Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its adverse impact on the residential amenity of neighboring properties, its failure to provide a master plan for the sustainable use of zoned land, and its visually discordant impact on the townscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to provide a master plan for the 0.9492ha site, resulting in a development that does not represent the sustainable or optimal use of zoned residential land within the settlement boundary of Lahinch.
- The elevated siting, height, and design of the dwelling would seriously injure the residential amenity of existing dwellings to the north through significant overlooking, overshadowing, and overbearing impacts.
- The development would form a visually discordant feature on the townscape and landscape when viewed from the N67 approach to Lahinch, proving injurious to the visual and residential amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 2017-23LDR1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling house, site entrance, and services on a 0.9492ha site at Station Road, Dough, Lahinch, which is zoned for low-density residential use. Clare County Council refused permission because the applicant failed to submit a master plan demonstrating how the single house would integrate into a comprehensive layout for the entire zoned area. Furthermore, the inspector concluded that the dwelling's elevated position and design would cause unacceptable o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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