Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence and negative impact on the coastal landscape through ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this specific rural area, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development, leading to an excessive density of development and the erosion of the rural character of the area.
- The dwelling would be visually prominent in a sensitive coastal landscape, detracting from the scenic amenities and character of the Spanish Point area, contrary to objectives for landscape protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 4.14Objective CDP 14.2Objective CDP 14.5Appendix 1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a part single-storey and part two-storey dwelling and detached garage at Site 14, Spanish Point, Leagard South, Miltown Malbay. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban pressure and within a sensitive coastal landscape. Clare County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not satisfy the rural housing need criteria. Furthermore, the development was considered to contribute to undesirable ribbon development and would ne...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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