Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a local rural housing need and non-compliance with restrictive policies regarding new access onto Strategic Regional Roads, resulting in significant traffic safety concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need as required under Objective CDP 3.11 for areas under strong urban pressure.
- The proposal contravenes Objective CDP 8.5 as it fails to meet the specific criteria for allowing a new direct access onto a Strategic Regional Road (R471).
- The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard on a high-speed stretch of the R471 where sightlines are deficient and traffic volumes are high.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.11CDP 8.5CDP 13.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Catherine Grady, sought permission to construct a new dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Corlack, Bunratty, Co. Clare. The site is located on the R471, a Strategic Regional Road within an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Pressure'. Clare County Council refused the application because the applicant did not establish a 'Local Rural Housing Need' under Objective CDP 3.11 and failed to satisfy the exceptional criteria for a new entrance onto a strategic r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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