Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and the proposed dwelling would be visually obtrusive in a sensitive landscape while posing a traffic safety risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a functional economic or social requirement for a dwelling in this rural area under strong urban influence, contrary to the sustainable rural housing policy set out in Objective CDP 4.14.
- The proposed development, by virtue of its elevated and prominent position, would form an intrusive feature in a designated Heritage Landscape and fail to integrate into its surroundings, contrary to Objective CDP 14.5.
- The proposed entrance lacks sufficient sightlines in both directions, which would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.14CDP 14.5Appendix 1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system in a rural area near Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. The site is characterized by its elevated position and sensitive landscape context within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused as the applicants did not meet the 'Local Rural Person' criteria, the house would be visually prominent and detrimental to the area's scenic character, and the proposed access was deemed unsafe ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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