Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes over-development of the site due to excessive floor area, scale, and massing, which materially contravenes the 'low density residential' zoning objective and would adversely impact the visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed floor area of 402 sq.m is more than double the previously approved 181 sq.m, which the Planning Authority considers to be over-development of the site.
- The scale, massing, and height of the dwelling are at variance with existing and approved dwellings nearby, resulting in an incongruous design that would injure the visual amenities of the area.
- The proposal materially contravenes the underlying priority of the 'low density residential' zoning objective, which is to ensure the character of the settlement is maintained and reinforced by high standards of design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Existing Residential zoning objectiveLow density residential zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
Denis & Ann Marie Sutton sought permission to alter the design and site boundaries of a previously approved split-level dwelling at Cragg, Lahinch, Co. Clare (Ref: P19/91). The revised proposal involved a significant increase in floor area from 181 sq.m to 402 sq.m. Clare County Council refused the application, concluding that the excessive scale and bulk of the revised design was out of character with the surrounding residential context and failed to comply with the low-density residential zoni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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