Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a social or economic need to reside in a rural area under strong urban influence, and the proposed entrance would create a traffic hazard due to restricted sight distances.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this rural area, which is designated as an 'Area of Special Control' under Strong Urban Influence.
- The proposed development would materially contravene Objective CDP4.14 of the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029 and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities.
- The proposed vehicular entrance is located at a point on the local road network where forward sight distances are restricted, creating a traffic hazard that would endanger public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP4.14Objective CDP3.1CDP 14.3Objective CDP11.13Objective CDP11.14
Decision Document Summary
Shane Haran applied for permission to construct a detached two-storey dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and a new entrance at Quingardens, Quin, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and within the 'Western Corridor Working Landscape'. Clare County Council refused the application because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a local social or economic need to live in the area, and the proposed access onto the L-3148 ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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