Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need, the proposed dwelling would be visually obtrusive on an elevated site, and the development would negatively impact the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate a functional economic or social need to live in this rural area under strong urban pressure, which materially contravenes Objective 3.11 of the Clare County Development Plan.
- Due to its elevated and prominent location within the Western Corridor Working Landscape, the proposed dwelling would be a visually obtrusive feature that fails to comply with Objective CDP 13.3.
- The proposed access arrangements and siting would result in overlooking and increased traffic activity adjacent to existing dwellings, seriously injuring the residential amenities and privacy of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.11CDP 13.3CDP 2.1CDP 8.4CDP 8.5
Decision Document Summary
Luke Keogh sought planning permission to construct a dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Castlecrine, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Pressure' and within the 'Western Corridor Working Landscape'. Clare County Council refused the proposal as it failed to meet the criteria for local rural housing need, would be visually prominent on an elevated site, and would negatively impact the residential amenities of adjacen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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