Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale and height which would negatively impact a protected view and the rural character of the area, combined with inadequate proposals for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and height of the proposed extension are considered excessive and would result in a visually dominant structure that fails to respect the character of the original cottage and the surrounding coastal landscape.
- The site is located along a route with a designated protected view (V6) in the Clare County Development Plan; the proposed development would significantly obstruct and detract from this scenic amenity.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the site can safely accommodate the increased wastewater load in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice, posing a risk of environmental pollution.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 14.5Objective CDP 14.2Appendix 5Objective CDP 11.11
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission to alter and extend an existing dwelling at Fintra Beg, Miltown Malbay, in a sensitive coastal context. Clare County Council refused the proposal because the design was deemed visually obtrusive and would interfere with a protected view (V6) identified in the County Development Plan. Additionally, the applicant failed to demonstrate that the wastewater treatment system could be upgraded to meet current EPA standards, representing a threat to public health and th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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