Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, coupled with concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a functional or social requirement to reside in this rural area, which is designated as being under strong urban influence, contrary to the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area, leading to an excessive density of development and eroding the rural character of the landscape.
- The proposed entrance fails to provide the required sightlines in both directions, which would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 4.14Objective CDP 3.11Appendix 1 (Rural House Design Guide)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballyvaskin, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicants did not establish a 'local rural housing need' as required by the County Development Plan. Additionally, the development was found to contribute to undesirable ribbon development and posed a traffic hazard due to inadequate s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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