Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence', combined with concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety on a substandard road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional rural housing need to reside in this specific 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as required by the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development, leading to the further erosion of the rural character and the haphazard urbanization of the countryside.
- The proposed entrance onto a narrow, substandard local road would constitute a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines and the inability of the road network to safely accommodate additional traffic movements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.1Objective CDP 4.1Section 13.2.10Appendix 1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, and road entrance at Tullygarvan West, Lahinch, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area under significant development pressure, designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. Clare County Council refused the application because the applicants did not meet the 'local rural person' criteria. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded that the project would contribute to undesirable ribbon develop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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