Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local rural-generated housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence', alongside concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a functional economic or social requirement for a dwelling at this specific location, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the Clare County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would contribute to an undesirable pattern of ribbon development in a rural area, leading to the erosion of rural character and unsustainable development patterns.
- The proposed entrance onto a narrow, substandard roadway with restricted sightlines would constitute a traffic hazard and obstruct the safe movement of road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP 3.11Section 3.4Appendix 1 (Design Manual)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Fahy More, Kilmore, Co. Clare. The site is situated in a rural landscape under significant development pressure from nearby urban centers. Clare County Council refused permission primarily because the applicants did not meet the 'local need' criteria required for this zone. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded that the project would exacerbate ribbon development and that the pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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