Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a local rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and traffic safety concerns due to restricted sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in this rural area, which is classified as being under strong urban influence, contrary to the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to the intensification of an access onto a narrow road where required sight distances cannot be achieved.
- The development would contribute to the erosion of the rural character of the area and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 4.14Objective CDP 4.15Appendix 1
Decision Document Summary
The application (Ref: 23-60554) proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Knockaderry, Liscannor. The site is situated in a rural landscape designated as an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence'. Clare County Council refused permission on the grounds that the applicant did not meet the 'local need' criteria required for housing in such areas. Furthermore, the council raised significant concerns regarding traffic safety, noting that the propos...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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