Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a social or economic need to reside in a rural area under strong urban pressure, and the proposed dwelling would have an unacceptable visual impact on a designated Heritage Landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a 'Social Need' or 'Economic Need' for a permanent dwelling in an 'Area of Special Control' as required by Objective CDP 4.14 of the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would materially contravene Objective CDP 14.5 as it fails to minimize visual impact on a designated 'Heritage Landscape' and would form a prominent, discordant feature on an exposed coastal site.
- The proposal is contrary to the 'Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities' (2005) and would interfere with the character of the landscape, thus being contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 4.14CDP 14.5Objective CDP 3.1Objective CDP 11.13Objective CDP 11.14
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a new 1.5-storey dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Fintra Beg, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. The site is situated within an 'Area of Special Control' under strong urban pressure and a designated 'Heritage Landscape' overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The application was refused because the applicants did not meet the rural housing eligibility criteria regarding social or economic necessity, and the proposed dwelling was deemed to have an unacce...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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