Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its inappropriate design, scale, and massing for a rural setting, and its contribution to undesirable ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its design, scale, and massing, would be out of character with the rural area and would fail to integrate effectively into the surrounding landscape.
- The development would result in an excessive concentration of housing in a rural area, leading to ribbon development which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The proposal would materially contravene specific objectives of the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding rural housing design and the protection of rural character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 10.1Objective CDP 4.14
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a change of house design from a previously permitted dwelling (Ref. 20/631) at Lisheen, Ballynacally, Co. Clare. The proposal included a dwelling house, a foul sewer treatment plant, and a new site entrance. Clare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the revised design was deemed inappropriate for its rural context, citing concerns over its visual impact and its contribution to ribbon development. The decision emphasizes that the propo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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