Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the exacerbation of ribbon development in a rural area and the significant flood risk associated with the site's location within Flood Zone A.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development by becoming the seventh dwelling within a 250m stretch of the local road, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
- The site is partially located within Flood Zone A, and the absence of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment means the proposal is contrary to Objective CDP 18.6 and national flood management guidelines.
- The extensive site works required, including significant cut and fill and the removal of established roadside boundaries, would seriously injure the visual amenities of the 'Settled Landscape' character area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.12CDP 13.2CDP 18.6
Decision Document Summary
Theresa Hassett applied for permission to construct a private dwelling, garage, and associated services at Rannagh Td, Tulla, Co. Clare. The site is situated in a rural area approximately 1.5km south of Tulla, within a 'Settled Landscape' designation. Clare County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, that the house would intensify ribbon development in a manner that injures the visual amenity of the countryside; and second, that the site's location within a high-risk fl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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