Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development that would adversely impact residential and visual amenity, while failing to demonstrate adequate surface water management to prevent flooding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered inappropriate backland development that would result in a piecemeal and disorderly pattern of development, negatively impacting the residential amenity of adjoining properties through overlooking and disturbance.
- The elevated nature of the site within a 'Settled Landscape' would make the dwelling visually prominent and incongruous with the established character of the area, contrary to the requirements of CDP 14.2.
- In the absence of a surface water management strategy, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development would not give rise to or exacerbate existing flooding issues on lower-lying adjacent lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.10CDP 4.15CDP 14.2CDP 14.7CDP 11.13CDP 11.14
Decision Document Summary
Rowena Sheen sought outline permission for a new dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Leana, Kilnaboy, Co. Clare. The site is located in a backland position behind existing houses in a 'Settled Landscape' area near the Low Burren. Clare County Council refused the application primarily because the backland nature of the proposal was deemed disorderly and injurious to the residential and visual amenities of the area. Additionally, the lack of a comprehensive surface water management plan me...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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