Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the presence of significant unauthorized development on-site and the failure to demonstrate, via Appropriate Assessment, that the proposal would not adversely affect the Inagh River estuary SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retention of works would compound existing unauthorized development on the site, including a wastewater treatment unit and percolation area not included in the current application.
- The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it seeks to regularise only a portion of unauthorized works while other significant unauthorized elements remain.
- In the absence of a Natura Impact Statement or AA screening report, the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the development would not have significant effects on the Inagh River estuary Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 14.2 Settled Landscape
Decision Document Summary
James Vaughan sought retention permission for graveled surfacing and a widened field entrance at Deerpark West, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, within a designated 'Settled Landscape'. The site is subject to active enforcement proceedings for various unauthorized works, including a mobile home and septic tank. Clare County Council refused permission on the grounds that the proposal would consolidate unauthorized site use and because the applicant failed to provide sufficient information to rule out signi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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