Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes piecemeal development of an ancillary unit without adequate independent vehicular access, creating a potential traffic hazard and materially contravening the parent permission's parking arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retention of the building as an independent entity is considered piecemeal development, as the structure was originally permitted only as an ancillary caretakers residence for the Connemara Walking & Cycling centre under planning reference 98/1026.
- The application failed to demonstrate a formalized and secure vehicular access route to the public road network (L5123), resulting in a substandard arrangement with potential for traffic conflict between the commercial site and the proposed standalone unit.
- The development would materially contravene the parent permission by undermining approved parking provisions and creating a discordant layout that is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 3Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 14Chapter 15Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Michael Delahunty, sought retention permission for changes to a building footprint and a revised site boundary at Westport Road, Clifden, within the established grounds of the Connemara Walking/Cycling Centre. While the site is zoned residential, the Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the building was originally approved only as an ancillary caretakers residence. The proposal to retain it independently was deemed piecemeal development that lacked adequa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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