24159

to Extend the Appropriate Period of Planning Permission for P19/120 for development which will consist of construction of a new dwelling farmhouse with associated wastewater treatment system, site works and services and permission to use existing farm track as access road to proposed farmhouse

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a functional economic or social need for a rural dwelling in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Pressure', leading to concerns over ribbon development and visual impact.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to meet the 'Local Rural Person' criteria or demonstrate a site-specific economic or social requirement to reside in this rural area as required by the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate an existing pattern of haphazard ribbon development, which detracts from the rural character and visual amenities of the Lahinch coastal landscape.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for further unsustainable one-off housing in a sensitive area that lacks the necessary infrastructure to support increased residential density.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CDP 4.14Objective CDP 15.2CDP 15.3Appendix 1

Decision Document Summary

This application (Ref: 24/159) sought permission for the construction of a new dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Dough, Lahinch, Co. Clare. The site is located in a scenic rural area under significant development pressure from the nearby settlement of Lahinch. Clare County Council refused the proposal primarily because the applicants did not satisfy the rural housing eligibility criteria. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the house would constitute excessive ri...
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