Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing policy, the exacerbation of ribbon development, and public health concerns regarding wastewater treatment on a site with poor drainage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the rural settlement strategy (CDP 4.14) as insufficient evidence was provided to establish a genuine local rural housing need in an area under strong urban pressure.
- The development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development, which undermines the orderly development of the area and prejudices the future provision of infrastructure.
- The site is deemed unsuitable for the safe disposal of wastewater due to evidence of poor drainage, waterlogging, extreme groundwater vulnerability, and conflicting site investigation data.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.10CDP 4.14CDP 14.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Drumline, Co. Clare, located in a rural area under strong urban-generated pressure. Clare County Council refused permission because the applicant did not prove a local housing need, the project would worsen ribbon development in the vicinity, and the site's poor drainage and groundwater vulnerability posed significant risks to public health and environmental protection....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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