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for the development which will consist of the construction of 38 No. semi-detached houses (20 No. 3 bed & 18 No. 4 bed) and connection to public utilities together with ancillary site development works on lands previously granted planning permission (P22/459 & P24/60448 Refers).

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is premature due to the site's 'Strategic Reserve' zoning and the failure to provide mandatory environmental and ecological assessments (AA/NIS).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal is premature and materially contravenes the 'Strategic Reserve' zoning objective of the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which designates these lands for long-term sequential expansion.
  • In the absence of a Screening for Appropriate Assessment or a Natura Impact Statement, the Planning Authority cannot conclude that the development would not have significant effects on nearby European sites.
  • The application lacks sufficient ecological data to assess potential negative impacts on protected badger species and sensitive wetland habitats (GM1) identified on the subject lands.

Cited Policies (CDP)

SR1 - Strategic ReserveCDP 3.3CDP 4.2CDP 4.3CDP 4.6CDP 5.5CDP 5.8CDP 15.3CDP 15.8CDP 16.8CDP 19.3

Decision Document Summary

Ahaclare Developments Ltd sought permission for 38 semi-detached houses at Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, on a site previously granted permission but currently zoned as 'Strategic Reserve'. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the development is premature relative to the zoning timeline and would materially contravene the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the refusal was necessitated by the applicant's failure to submit essential environmental documentation, includin...
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