Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing policy, public health risks regarding wastewater disposal, and traffic safety concerns on a substandard access road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific social or economic need to reside in this rural area of special control, which is a requirement under Objective CDP4.14.
- The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent, posing a risk to public health and failing to meet the 2021 EPA Code of Practice standards.
- The existing unpaved access road is of insufficient width and quality to safely accommodate residential traffic, creating a significant traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP4.14CDP11.32(g)CDP3.1CDP11.13CDP11.14CDP 14.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the demolition of cottage ruins and the construction of a new 1.5-storey dwelling with a private wastewater treatment system at Oatfield, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban pressure. Clare County Council refused the application because the applicant did not establish a local housing need, the ground conditions were found to be inadequate for wastewater treatment, and the narrow, potholed access road was deemed ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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