Core Refusal Reason
The development is premature as it contravenes the 'Strategic Residential Reserve' zoning objective and fails to meet public health standards for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered premature as the subject site is zoned 'Strategic Residential Reserve', a designation intended for long-term growth that is not to be brought forward until the latter stages of the current Development Plan period.
- The proposal materially contravenes the zoning objective for the area, as the Planning Authority is not satisfied that existing residential zoned land is progressing faster than expected or that a shortage of available land exists.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system is unacceptable and prejudicial to public health due to insufficient separation distances from the dwelling and a lack of required ISEN 13566-3 certification.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.13 Planned Growth of SettlementsStrategic Residential Reserve zoning objectiveClare County Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a new dwelling and a pre-treatment wastewater system on a greenfield site at Holland Street, Liscannor, Co. Clare. The site is designated as 'Strategic Residential Reserve' in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which prioritizes sequential development and limits immediate residential growth. Clare County Council refused permission because the proposal is premature relative to the settlement's growth strategy and fails to comply with public health r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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