Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing settlement criteria (CDP 3.11) for an area under strong urban pressure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence, such as maps or specific addresses, to prove they meet the rural settlement criteria for a house in an 'Area of Special Control' under strong urban pressure.
- Documentation submitted, including land registry records and school attendance, did not satisfactorily establish a long-term link to the specific rural area or demonstrate that the applicant is a 'Local Rural Person' as defined by the Development Plan.
- Granting permission would materially contravene Objective CDP 3.11 of the Clare County Development Plan 2017-2023 and conflict with the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.11CDP 13.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought outline permission for a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Knockloskeraun, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. The site is located within a 'Settled Landscape' and an 'Area of Special Control' designated as being under strong urban pressure. Clare County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants, Maria Marrinan and David Ainsworth, failed to demonstrate that they met the local rural housing need criteria set out in Objective CDP 3.11. Sp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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