Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes backland development in a rural area, which is considered an undesirable form of development that could establish a negative precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is considered backland development in a rural area, which is generally viewed as an undesirable form of development that may set a precedent for similar future applications.
- The Planning Authority has serious concerns regarding the potential negative impact of the proposed dwelling and its access way on the residential amenities, privacy, and outlook of adjoining dwellings.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the specific site selection within the overall landholding or demonstrate that alternative, more suitable sites were thoroughly investigated.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.11CDP 8.25CDP 8.27CDP 13.3CDP 14.11CDP 17.4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Sinead Reidy, sought permission to construct a single dwelling house and an advanced wastewater treatment system at Barntick, Clarecastle, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural 'Area of Special Control' (Strong Urban Pressure) behind an existing ribbon of dwellings and is accessed via an agricultural lane. The application was refused (as indicated by the concerns raised in the planner's report) because the development represents backland development, which is discouraged in ru...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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