2560473

for the construction of 24 dwelling houses with reserved open space, car and bicycle parking, access roads, footpaths, boundaries, hard and soft landscaped areas, connections to public sewer and stormwater, public lighting and all ancillary services along with all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application lacks sufficient information to rule out significant environmental impacts on European sites and fails to demonstrate that the proposed access, density, and design are compatible with traffic safety and the character of Doonbeg village.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The submitted Appropriate Assessment and EIA screenings are inadequate, failing to address wastewater treatment capacity issues and potential hydrological impacts on sensitive European sites including the Carrowmore Dunes SAC.
  • The proposed access via the Churchfield estate and the N67 junction raises significant traffic safety concerns, necessitating a comprehensive Traffic and Transport Assessment and a Road Safety Audit to prove viability.
  • The development's density and design, particularly the high proportion of semi-detached units and the visual bulk of 'House Type B', are deemed inconsistent with the established settlement pattern and visual amenities of the village.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CDP5.8CDP5.13CDP5.15CDP5.17CDP11.10CDP11.35CDP15.3CDP15.17CDP15.19CDP18.2Objective R3

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks permission for 24 dwellings on a 1.246-hectare site in Doonbeg, Co. Clare, on lands zoned 'Residential'. While the principle of development is acceptable under the County Development Plan, the Planning Authority identified critical deficiencies in the application regarding environmental protection and infrastructure. Specifically, the Doonbeg wastewater treatment plant lacks the capacity to handle additional loading without risking breaches of emission limits, and the proposed...
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