Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with Strategic Regional Road access policies and the proposed use of an unauthorized site entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not qualify as an established rural landowner, which is a mandatory requirement for gaining direct access onto the R465 Strategic Regional Route under Objective CDP8.5.
- The development proposes the use of an existing entrance and access road that were constructed without planning permission, which would compound and regularize unauthorized use of the site.
- The additional traffic movements generated by the development onto a high-speed regional route would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.11CDP 3.13CDP 8.5CDP 13.2
Decision Document Summary
Adrian Mullally sought planning permission to construct a single-storey over basement dwelling, entrance, and wastewater treatment system at Kilmore, Co. Clare. The site is located on the R465, a designated Strategic Regional Route where development is strictly controlled. Clare County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to meet the 'established rural landowner' criteria required for new access points on such routes. Additionally, the Planning Authority noted t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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