Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and the development would contribute to undesirable ribbon development and traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants have not established a functional or social requirement for a dwelling at this rural location, contrary to the rural housing policy for areas under strong urban influence as set out in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate a pattern of ribbon development in a rural area, which would interfere with the maintainance of the rural character of the landscape.
- The proposed entrance would create a traffic hazard as the applicant failed to demonstrate that the required sightlines could be achieved and maintained, leading to unsafe turning movements on a public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 4.14Objective CDP 4.15Objective CDP 11.2Appendix 1
Decision Document Summary
John and Marie Connors applied for outline planning permission for a dwelling house, garage, and proprietary waste water treatment system at Ballymulqueeny, Barefield, Co. Clare. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' due to its proximity to Ennis. Clare County Council refused the application because the proposal failed to meet the 'Local Rural Housing Need' criteria. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the house would constitute r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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