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to recommence and continue the use of the existing public car park and associated site signage, previously permitted under planning reference P14/149 and P19/334, and to recommence and continue the use of the existing WC and Changing Facility and effluent holding tank previously permitted under planning reference P 19 335, to serve the Hags Head Area and the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development would result in a significant negative visual impact on a designated Heritage Landscape and would create a traffic hazard on the narrow local road network serving Hag's Head.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed continuation of the car park use would adversely affect the visual character and integrity of the Cliffs of Moher Heritage Landscape, which is of international significance and high sensitivity.
- The local road network (L-5148) is inadequate in width and alignment to safely accommodate the traffic volumes generated by a commercial car park, posing a risk to road safety.
- The proposal is contrary to the Cliffs of Moher Strategy and Objective CDP 10.4 of the County Development Plan, which seeks to consolidate visitor facilities and parking at the primary visitor center to protect the area's natural heritage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 10.4Objective CDP 14.2Objective CDP 11.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicants, Patrick and Mary Nagle, sought permission to recommence and continue the use of an existing public car park and associated site works, including a ticket office and toilet facilities, at Hag's Head, Liscannor, Co. Clare. The site is located in a highly sensitive coastal area designated as a Heritage Landscape. The application was refused by Clare County Council primarily due to its detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the area, concerns regarding traffic safety on the narr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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