Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a highly prominent and exposed position within a designated 'Heritage Landscape', failing to adequately assimilate into the landscape and resulting in an adverse visual impact contrary to Objective CDP 14.5.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is situated in a highly prominent, open, and exposed location within a designated 'Heritage Landscape', where development must demonstrate efforts to minimize visual impact and avoid visually prominent locations.
- The proposed dwelling fails to avail of existing topography or vegetation to screen the development and does not adequately assimilate into the landscape at this elevated location, especially when compared to lower contours available on the holding.
- The development is considered injurious to the visual amenities of the area and is contrary to Objective CDP 14.5 of the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding the protection of Heritage Landscapes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.10CDP 4.14CDP 14.5CDP 3.1CDP 11.13CDP 11.14
Decision Document Summary
Eoin McGrath and Sinead O Donovan sought permission to construct a new dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Tiergonean, Doolin, Co. Clare. The site is located within a designated 'Heritage Landscape' and an 'Area of Special Control' under the Clare County Development Plan. While the applicants were found to meet the rural housing need criteria, the application was refused because the proposed house would be situated on a highly prominent and elevated part of the landholding. The Planning ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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