Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and significant negative visual impact on a designated 'Heritage Landscape'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement for a dwelling at this specific rural location, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would be visually prominent and obtrusive within a 'Heritage Landscape', failing to protect the character and integrity of the sensitive Burren coastal environment.
- The development would generate additional traffic on a narrow and substandard road network, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 4.14Objective 14.5Objective 11.2
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a new dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at Ballyvelaghan, New Quay, Co. Clare. The site is situated in a highly sensitive 'Heritage Landscape' and an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. Clare County Council refused the proposal primarily because the applicants did not establish a genuine rural housing need. Additionally, the development was considered visually incompatible with the protected landscape and posed a traffic safety risk due to the inadequ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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