Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing policy regarding local need, the creation of undesirable ribbon development, and failure to demonstrate viable wastewater disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or social/economic connection to the area as required by Objective CDP4.14 for an Area under Strong Urban Influence.
- The proposed development would contribute to undesirable ribbon development along a public road, leading to the suburbanisation of the rural area and negatively impacting visual amenities.
- In the absence of confirmation from Uisce Eireann, the applicant failed to prove that a connection to public wastewater infrastructure is achievable, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.14CDP 14.2CDP 14.7Objective CDP3.1CDP 11.13CDP 11.14
Decision Document Summary
Mollie Heffernan sought outline permission for a two-storey detached dwelling and garage at Teeronea, Kilkishen, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area designated as an 'Area of Special Control' and 'Settled Landscape' along a scenic route. Clare County Council refused the application because the applicant did not establish a demonstrable local housing need, the project would exacerbate ribbon development in a rural setting, and there was no evidence that the local wastewater network had...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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