Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes haphazard backland development due to its location behind the established building line and lack of road frontage, which would negatively impact residential amenities and set an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal lacks road frontage and is sited directly to the rear of an existing dwelling, representing haphazard backland development in a rural area.
- The development would seriously injure the residential amenities of the neighbouring roadside property through significant loss of privacy and depreciation of property value.
- The layout is inconsistent with the established pattern of development in the area and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable development in a rural context.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.11CDP 8.25CDP 8.27CDP 13.3CDP 14.11CDP 17.4
Decision Document Summary
Collette Margaret Leamy sought outline planning permission for a single dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, and bored well at Knockaluskraun, Barefield, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area designated as an 'Area of Special Control' under strong urban pressure. While the applicant met the rural housing need criteria under objective CDP 3.11, the application was refused because the proposed siting behind an existing family home constitutes 'backland development.' The planning a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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