Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes undesirable ribbon development in a sensitive Heritage Landscape and would create an unauthorized infill site, contrary to the Clare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in an extension of undesirable ribbon development along the LP2028 local primary road, which would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and seriously injure the visual amenities of the area.
- The site is located within a designated 'Heritage Landscape' and is visually prominent from Doonbeg Bay; the dwelling would have significant adverse impacts on the character and visual amenities of this sensitive coastal landscape.
- The proposal would create an infill site to the north of the subject site, which is contrary to Development Plan Objective CDP3.13, which states that the siting of new dwellings so as to deliberately create a gap site of this nature will not be permitted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP3.11CDP3.13CDP13.5CDP2.1CDP8.4CDP8.5
Decision Document Summary
Maria Kelly applied for permission to construct a 4-bedroom dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Doonmore, Doonbeg, Co. Clare. The site is situated in a rural area designated as a 'Heritage Landscape' on the western shores of Doonbeg Bay. Although the applicant demonstrated compliance with the rural settlement strategy (CDP3.11), the Planning Authority refused the application because the development would extend undesirable ribbon development and create a new infill site. Further...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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