Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate a functional rural-generated housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and would result in a traffic hazard and unsustainable ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants have failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling at this location in accordance with the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 policies for areas designated as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development along this rural road, leading to the erosion of the rural character and the encroachment of urban-style development into the countryside.
- The proposed entrance, by reason of its location on a narrow and poorly aligned roadway, would result in inadequate sightlines and create a significant traffic hazard for road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 4.14Objective CDP 11.2Objective CDP 15.3Appendix 1 (Design Manual)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballyvonnaun, Clarecastle, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area under significant pressure for urban-generated housing due to its proximity to Ennis. Clare County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not establish a local rural housing need under Objective CDP 4.14. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the project would constitute undesi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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