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to develop a glamping facility with the provision of onsite parking, decommissioning of existing septic tank, connection to public sewer and the change of use of the existing cafeteria to administration greeting and meeting facility confined to patrons of the proposed glamping site to include all necessary ancillary services
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to adverse visual impacts on the village character, negative effects on adjacent residential amenities, traffic safety concerns at a busy junction, and potential impacts on archaeological heritage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed glamping pods would constitute a visually incongruous feature that fails to reflect the built vernacular of Doonbeg village, seriously injuring the visual amenities and character of the area.
- The proximity to existing dwellings and the nature of the development would result in adverse impacts on adjacent residential amenities by reason of noise and general disturbance.
- The proposed access onto the N67 national secondary road at a busy junction lacks adequate sightline visibility and internal turning space, creating a significant traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP5.15CDP9.5CDP9.6CDP9.25CDP10.11CDP11.11CDP11.13CDP15.3CDP15.17CDP16.8CDP16.10
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a glamping facility comprising four pods and the conversion of an existing cafeteria into an administration building in the centre of Doonbeg village, Co. Clare. The site is located at a prominent junction near Doonbeg Castle and adjacent to residential properties. Clare County Council refused the application on four grounds: the development's failure to integrate with the local architectural character, its potential to cause noise and disturbance to neighbors,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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