Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a local rural housing need (economic or social) in an 'Area of Special Control' and significant traffic safety concerns resulting from inadequate sight distances at the proposed site access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need (economic or social) as required by Objective CDP4.14 for development within an 'Area of Special Control - Rural Areas under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposal does not qualify as an infill site under Objective CDP4.16 because the site lacks a substantial and continuously built-up frontage.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard because the applicant failed to demonstrate that safe sight distances and traffic movements could be achieved at the site access on the L3032.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP4.14CDP4.16CDP3.1CDP11.13CDP11.14CDP14.2
Decision Document Summary
Conor Casey applied for permission to construct a dwellinghouse, garage, and associated site works at Gortnaglogh, Broadford, Co. Clare. The site is situated in a 'Settled Landscape' and an 'Area of Special Control' under the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029. Clare County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not establish a specific local rural housing need and the site did not meet infill criteria. Furthermore, the proposed entrance off the L3032 was deemed...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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