Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, alongside traffic safety and public health concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a functional or social requirement to reside in this rural area, contrary to the 'Strong Urban Influence' designation in the County Development Plan.
- The proposed access would create a traffic hazard due to the intensification of a substandard road network with restricted width and poor alignment.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system poses a risk to groundwater quality as the site's suitability for safe effluent disposal was not adequately demonstrated.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RS O1Objective RS O2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new dwelling house, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Dromard, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick. Located in a rural area classified as being under 'Strong Urban Influence', the development was refused primarily because the applicant did not meet the specific local housing need criteria. Additionally, the planning authority cited the inadequacy of the local road network to accommodate additional traffic and potential environmental risks associa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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