Core Refusal Reason
The proposed second vehicular access is contrary to the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective, inconsistent with the established character of the estate, and poses a traffic safety hazard due to inadequate sightlines and pedestrian conflict.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of an additional vehicular access is inconsistent with the established character of the residential estate, which is defined by a uniform pattern of single vehicular accesses per dwelling.
- The development would materially contravene the 'Existing Residential' land use zoning objective of the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which seeks to protect residential amenities and ensure development is appropriate to the character of the area.
- The proposed entrance would create a traffic hazard and endanger pedestrian safety by introducing a new vehicular crossing over a public footpath without demonstrating that adequate sightlines can be achieved.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029Existing Residential Land Use Zoning
Decision Document Summary
Martin Hennessy sought permission to construct a new site entrance at the rear of 27 St Munchins Drive, Shannon Banks, Corbally, Co. Clare, to provide access from Kilquane Drive. The local authority refused the application because the additional access would deviate from the established pattern of single-access dwellings in the estate, thereby conflicting with the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed a traffic safety risk due to potential pedestrian confl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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