Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to concerns regarding traffic safety at the site entrance and the adverse impact on the residential amenity of neighboring properties caused by the scale and positioning of the dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance fails to meet required sightline standards, creating a traffic hazard for road users at a constrained location near a road junction.
- The height and massing of the two-storey structure would result in significant overlooking and an overbearing impact on the private open space of adjacent dwellings.
- The development represents an over-intensification of a restricted infill site, failing to provide adequate high-quality private amenity space for future occupants in accordance with development standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 4.14 (Residential Development in Settlements)Section 15.3.3 (Infill Development in Urban Areas)Section 15.5 (Transport and Infrastructure)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a two-storey detached house on an infill site at Clareabbey, Clarecastle. Clare County Council refused the proposal, citing that the development would constitute overdevelopment of a restricted site. The primary grounds for refusal included the creation of a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and the negative impact on the residential amenities of neighboring properties through overlooking and loss of privacy, which was deemed contrary to the Clare ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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