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 applicants failed to establish a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this specific rural location, which is classified as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development, leading to the erosion of the rural character of the Ballycarrane area.
- The intensification of the existing site access onto the public road is considered a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and the increased volume of traffic movements generated by the dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RS O1Objective RS O2Section 10.5.1Policy SS P1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dormer bungalow, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballycarrane, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under significant pressure for urban-generated housing. The Planning Authority refused the application on three main grounds: the applicants did not meet the restrictive criteria for rural housing need defined in the County Development Plan, the proposal would result in excessive ribbon development, and the proposed ent...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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