Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, combined with concerns over ribbon development and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a 'Rural Housing Need' as defined in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029, specifically failing to show a functional or social requirement to live in this rural area.
- The proposed dwelling would contribute to and exacerbate ribbon development along a rural road, leading to the erosion of the rural character of the area.
- The proposed entrance fails to meet the required sightline standards, which would result in a traffic hazard and endanger public safety for road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 3.11Objective CDP 3.15Objective CDP 11.2
Decision Document Summary
This application by Declan and Corrina O'Connell sought permission for a new dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at Kilmurry East, Kilmurry McMahon, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. Clare County Council refused the application because the development would contravene settlement policies regarding rural housing need, promote unsustainable ribbon development, and create a hazardous road entrance due to restricted visibility....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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