Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the rural housing need criteria for an area under strong urban influence and would exacerbate ribbon development while creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a functional or social rural-generated housing need to reside at this specific location, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development in a rural area, which would interfere with the rural character and visual amenity of the landscape.
- The proposed entrance fails to provide the necessary sightlines required for safe access and egress, thereby creating a traffic hazard and obstructing the safe movement of road users on the adjoining public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 4.14Objective CDP 4.15Objective CDP 11.2
Decision Document Summary
The application by Denise McNamara proposed the construction of a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Killerk West, Darragh, Ennis, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area under significant development pressure from the nearby urban center. Clare County Council refused permission primarily because the applicant did not establish a local rural housing need as required by policy. Additionally, the development was found to constitute ribbon development and presente...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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