Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence and concerns regarding traffic safety and ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling at this location, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard because the required sightline visibility cannot be achieved at the site entrance, potentially endangering road users on the narrow local road.
- The proposal would contribute to and exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development, which detracts from the rural character and visual amenity of the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.14CDP 4.15CDP 11.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Noughaval, Doora, Ennis, Co. Clare. The site is situated in a rural area characterized by significant development pressure. Clare County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in this specific rural area as required by the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the planning authority cited concerns regardin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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