Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a local rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, coupled with traffic safety concerns and potential environmental impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a functional economic or social need to reside in this rural area, which is designated as being under strong urban influence, contrary to Objective CDP 4.14.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to the restricted sightlines at the entrance onto a narrow local road.
- The site is considered unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent, posing a risk of groundwater contamination and public health issues.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 4.14Objective CDP 11.2Objective CDP 15.5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ardraula, Ballynacally, Co. Clare. The application was refused by Clare County Council as the applicant failed to meet the 'Local Rural Housing Need' criteria for an area under strong urban influence. Additionally, the planning authority cited concerns regarding traffic safety on the narrow access road and the environmental suitability of the site for a private sewage treatment system....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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