Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a 'Local Rural Housing Need' in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence', and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in a sensitive coastal landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated a 'Local Rural Housing Need' as required for areas designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development along a rural road, leading to urban sprawl and the erosion of the rural character of the area.
- Due to its prominent location in a sensitive coastal landscape, the proposed dwelling would be visually obtrusive and would detract from the character and visual amenities of the Quilty coastline.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.14CDP 4.15CDP 14.3Objective 14.5
Decision Document Summary
This application (Ref: 25-60129) by Katrina Moriarty seeks permission for a single dwelling house with a connection to the public sewerage scheme at Scatfield, Quilty, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural, coastal area characterized by existing linear development and is designated as an area under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the applicant did not meet the criteria for rural housing need. Furthermore, the development was deemed to con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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