Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety concerns arising from inadequate sight distances and the creation of undesirable ribbon development along a local primary road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to meet the minimum required sight distances of 160 metres for a road with an 80kmph speed limit, thereby constituting a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The proposal would result in a proliferation of access points in close proximity to the village boundary, which constitutes undesirable ribbon development contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (2005).
- There has been no material change in circumstances since previous planning refusals on this site in 2007 and 2021, and the current application fails to address the established concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP3.12CDP13.2CDP8.4CDP8.5Appendix 1 of Volume 1
Decision Document Summary
Alan McGuane sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and associated site works at Kilrush Road, Kilmihil, Co. Clare. The site is located in a rural area approximately 260 metres from the settlement boundary. Although the applicant was deemed to comply with the Council's Rural Housing Policy, the Planning Authority refused permission because the development would result in undesirable ribbon development and failed to demonstrate adequate sightlines (160m required) at the pro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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