Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing policy, public health concerns regarding inadequate wastewater treatment arrangements, and the creation of a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Housing Policy (Objective CDP3.11) for a site located within an Area of Special Control under Strong Urban Pressure.
- The proposed wastewater treatment arrangement, involving a shared system on third-party lands, is considered unsatisfactory and prejudicial to public health (Objective CDP8.27).
- The proposed entrance would create a traffic hazard due to conflicting vehicular movements with an established commercial use at the site entrance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP8.27CDP3.11CDP13.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Ben Moloney, sought permission for a detached dwelling, shed, and new vehicular entrance at Roo West, Ardnacrusha, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban pressure near the Ardnacrusha settlement boundary. Clare County Council refused the application because the applicant did not prove a local rural housing need, the proposed shared wastewater treatment system was deemed technically inadequate and prejudicial to public health, and the new entrance was con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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