Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, combined with concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a rural-generated housing need that would justify a dwelling in an area under strong urban pressure.
- The proposal would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development, leading to the erosion of the rural character and the suburbanisation of the countryside.
- The intensification of use at the proposed site entrance would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the public road, creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RS O1Policy RS P3Section 10.5.4
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling house, a detached outbuilding, and a private wastewater treatment system at Drombanna, Co. Limerick (Ref: 22/19). The site is located within a rural area identified as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' due to its proximity to Limerick City. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant did not meet the criteria for a local rural housing need as set out in the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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