Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development and create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling at this location in accordance with the criteria for areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development, leading to the erosion of the rural character of the area.
- The proposed access onto the public road would result in a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines, which would be prejudicial to public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.11CDP 3.15
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballymulqueeny, Barefield, Co. Clare. The site is situated in a rural area under significant development pressure near Ennis. Clare County Council refused the application because the applicant did not meet the rural housing policy requirements, the development would contribute to ribbon development, and the proposed entrance was deemed unsafe due to inadequate sightlines....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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