21807

for a Proposed Serviced Caravan/ Motorhome Park consisting of set down bays for 37 static Mobile Homes, 19 Motorhomes, Open Space Area, Facilities Building, Bin store/ Recycling Compound, relocate the existing entrance addition 51 no. on-site car parking spaces Bed and Breakfast Building and all associated ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from a new access point on a high-speed national road and the negative impact on residential amenity caused by increased traffic through an existing housing estate.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The creation of an additional access point onto the N67 national secondary road, where speed limits exceed 60km/h, would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and contravene Objective CDP 8-4 of the County Development Plan.
  • The volume and frequency of traffic movements generated by the development through the existing Dún na Mara residential estate would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area.
  • The proposed development is contrary to Ministerial Guidelines (DoECLG, 2012) regarding spatial planning and national roads, and overall represents a conflict with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CDP 3.5CDP 9.5CDP 9.25CDP 8-4Section 8.2.3.3Objective CDP2.1

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed a serviced caravan and motorhome park featuring 37 static mobile homes, 19 motorhomes, a facilities building, and a B&B on a site zoned for tourism in Doonbeg, Co. Clare. Although the land use was deemed acceptable in principle, Clare County Council refused permission based on significant traffic and safety concerns. Specifically, the proposed access arrangements involved a new entrance onto the N67 national road and a secondary route through the Dún na Mara housing esta...
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