Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need under CDP 3.11, having recently sold a property in the area, and because the proposed access onto the R477 regional road would create a significant traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants do not meet the criteria for a 'local rural person' with a 'local rural housing need' as defined in CDP 3.11, specifically because they recently disposed of a rural dwelling in the immediate vicinity.
- The proposed development would materially contravene objective CDP 3.11 of the Clare County Development Plan and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2005).
- The provision of a new access onto the heavily trafficked R477 regional road, at a point with restricted visibility and a continuous white line, would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.11CDP 13.5CDP 13.7CDP 3.17
Decision Document Summary
Mary and Christopher Mc Cormack sought permission to construct a 130 sqm dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Derreen East, Fanore, Co. Clare. The site is located within the Burren Uplands, a designated Heritage Landscape along a scenic route (R477). Clare County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: firstly, the applicants failed to satisfy the rural housing policy (CDP 3.11) as they had recently sold their previous home and business in the area; secondly, the proposed ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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