Core Refusal Reason
The development materially contravenes the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective due to its excessive scale, height, and finishes, which are out of character with the area's residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's scale, height, and finishes are out of keeping with existing permitted development in the vicinity.
- The development would detract from the visual and residential amenities of the 'Existing Residential' zoned area.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective CDP19.3 'Compliance with Zoning' of the Clare County Development Plan 2017-2023 (as varied).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP19.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a domestic garage/store at Brickhill East, Cratloe, Co. Clare, which varied from previous planning permissions (P18-604 and P20-849). The subject site is located within an area zoned 'Existing Residential'. Clare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the structure's excessive scale and design are inconsistent with the character of the residential setting and fail to comply with the land use zoning objectives set out in the Cou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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