Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its prominent location within a designated Heritage Landscape, resulting in adverse visual impacts, and the creation of a traffic hazard due to restricted visibility and substandard road conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located on a prominent and elevated site within a designated Heritage Landscape, where it would be visually obtrusive and fail to minimize visual impact as required by Policy Objective CDP 13.5.
- The proposal would endanger public safety by creating a serious traffic hazard due to restricted visibility at the entrance and the narrow, substandard alignment of the fronting road.
- The extensive removal of natural hedgerow required to achieve necessary sightlines would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and conflict with the 'Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines'.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 13.5CDP 3.11
Decision Document Summary
John Shannon sought permission for a detached single-storey dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and new entrance at Clifden, Corofin, Co. Clare. The site is situated in an elevated, upland area designated as a 'Heritage Landscape'. The application was refused because the dwelling's prominent location would cause significant adverse visual impact and fail to integrate into the landscape. Furthermore, the development was considered a traffic hazard due to poor road visibility, and the mitigatio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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