Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural 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 sufficiently demonstrated a rural-generated housing need for a dwelling at this specific location in accordance with the criteria for an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as set out in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would contribute to and intensify an existing pattern of ribbon development, which is contrary to national guidelines and detrimental to the rural character and visual amenity of the area.
- The proposed entrance would result in a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines and the additional turning movements generated on a stretch of road where the speed limit applies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.14CDP 11.2Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single dwellinghouse, an advanced wastewater treatment system, and an upgraded entrance at Barntick, Clarecastle, Co. Clare. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban pressure near Ennis. The application was refused because the applicant did not meet the local housing need criteria required for this designation. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the development would further consolidate unsustainable ribbon development along th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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