Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing policy (Objective CDP4.14), the creation of undesirable ribbon development, and the failure to demonstrate a viable wastewater connection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a social or economic need to reside in an Area under Strong Urban Influence, contrary to Objective CDP4.14 of the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would contribute to undesirable ribbon development and the suburbanisation of the rural area, which would seriously injure the visual amenities of the designated Scenic Route.
- In the absence of confirmation from Uisce Éireann, it has not been demonstrated that a connection to public wastewater infrastructure is achievable, particularly as the local treatment plant is noted to be at capacity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP4.14Objective CDP3.1CDP 11.13CDP 11.14CDP 14.2CDP 14.7Objective CDP3.13
Decision Document Summary
Amy Heffernan sought outline permission for a two-storey detached dwelling and garage at Teeronea, Kilkishen, Co. Clare, on a site located within an 'Area of Special Control' and along a designated Scenic Route. The application was refused by Clare County Council on three primary grounds: the applicant's failure to establish a social or economic need to reside in the rural area, the potential for the development to contribute to undesirable ribbon development, and the lack of evidence regarding ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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