Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its detrimental visual impact on a sensitive Class 4 landscape, inadequate road sightlines, and lack of evidence for a viable potable water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be visually prominent and obstructive in a Class 4 'Outstanding' landscape, failing to satisfactorily assimilate into the sensitive coastal environment.
- The proposed site entrance onto the Sky Road (L1104) lacks sufficient sightlines, which would interfere with the free flow of traffic and endanger public safety on a popular tourist route.
- The applicant failed to provide satisfactory evidence of a potable water supply, which is considered prejudicial to public health and the safety of future occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RHO3Objective RHO1Policy LCM1Objective LCM2DM Standard 6DM Standard 20
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 205.7 sqm two-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Derreen, Clifden, overlooking Streamstown Bay. The site is located within a highly sensitive Class 4 'Outstanding' landscape. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the proposal was refused because the building would be excessively prominent in a scenic coastal area, the proposed entrance has inadequate sightlines onto a busy tourist route, and there was conflicting informati...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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