Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate a rural housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and would contribute to ribbon development and traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement for a dwelling in this rural area, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development, when taken in conjunction with existing development in the vicinity, would exacerbate a pattern of ribbon development, leading to an undesirable suburbanization of the countryside.
- The creation of a new entrance onto a stretch of road where the maximum speed limit applies would result in a traffic hazard and interfere with the safety and free flow of road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 4.14Objective CDP 4.16
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a detached dwelling house, a detached domestic garage, a wastewater treatment system, and a new site entrance at Ballytick, Clarecastle, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area classified as being under strong urban influence. Clare County Council refused permission primarily because the applicants did not establish a genuine rural housing need, the project would contribute to ribbon development, and the proposed access onto a high-sp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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