Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate undesirable ribbon development and contribute to the suburbanisation of a rural area, contravening Objective CDP 3.13 of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contribute to undesirable ribbon development along the public road, leading to the suburbanisation of the rural area and injuring its visual amenities.
- The siting of the proposed dwelling in relation to existing and permitted houses would result in the creation of an infill site, which is prohibited under Objective CDP 3.13.
- While the applicant meets the local rural housing need criteria under CDP 3.11, the proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its impact on the existing settlement pattern.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.11CDP 3.13CDP 13.3Objective CDP 2.1Objective CDP 8.4Objective CDP 8.5
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Roo West, Ardnacrusha, Co. Clare. Although the applicant was deemed to comply with the local rural housing policy (CDP 3.11) as a local rural person, the site is located in an area already under pressure from significant ribbon development. The Planning Authority refused permission because the proposal would exacerbate this pattern of development, create an undesirable infill site, and con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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