Core Refusal Reason
Adverse visual impact on a sensitive rural landscape due to the elevated and exposed nature of the site and the scale of the proposed dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development occupies an elevated and exposed site within a 'Settled Landscape' and in close proximity to a 'Heritage Landscape', where it would constitute a visually obtrusive feature.
- The height, bulk, scale, massing, and design of the dwelling are not in keeping with the existing built vernacular or the character of this rural area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for further development on elevated and exposed sites, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP3.11CDP13.2CDP13.5Objective CDP2.1
Decision Document Summary
Pádraig Nugent and Nicole Golden sought permission to construct a new rural dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cloonnagaraun, Doonbeg, Co. Clare. The site is located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Pressure' and is designated as a 'Settled Landscape' adjacent to a 'Heritage Landscape' under the Clare County Development Plan 2017-2023. Although the applicants demonstrated compliance with rural housing need criteria (CDP3.11), the application was refused because the elevated a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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