Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would endanger public safety due to a traffic hazard arising from the substandard condition of the unregistered access laneway and would set an undesirable precedent for further random development in a pressurized rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The unregistered access laneway serving the site is in poor surface condition with significant deficiencies, meaning the proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for further single-house developments along a substandard, unserved roadway, leading to further deterioration of the local infrastructure.
- The development would contribute to the encroachment of random development in a pressurized rural area, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.10CDP 4.14CDP 14.3CDP 16.8CDP 11.13CDP 11.14CDP 3.1
Decision Document Summary
Shane O'Brien sought outline permission for a single dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballynacragga, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Generated Pressure' and is accessed via a private, unregistered laneway characterized by a rough surface and deep potholes. Clare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the substandard access road is unsuitable for additional traffic, and the p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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