Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence', and the development would contribute to ribbon development and traffic safety hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants have not established a functional economic or social requirement for a dwelling at this location, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would result in an excessive density of development and contribute to undesirable ribbon development, negatively impacting the rural character of the area.
- The proposed entrance fails to meet the required sightline standards for the class of road, thereby creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 3.11Objective 3.15Objective 11.2
Decision Document Summary
This planning application (Ref: 24-60245) sought permission for a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Carrowmanagh, Crusheen, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area classified as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Clare County Council refused the application because the applicants did not meet the specific local housing necessity criteria, and the project was deemed to promote unsustainable ribbon development and pose a traffic hazard due to substandard sigh...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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