Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes a substandard form of backland development that fails to meet minimum residential floor area requirements, conflicts with the site's residential zoning objective, and lacks adequate parking provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is a substandard form of development with a floor area of 28.4 sqm, which falls significantly below the minimum standards of 37-45 sqm required by the 2020 Apartment Guidelines.
- The development would fail to conserve or enhance the character of the 'existing residential' zoned area and would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate backland developments in the vicinity.
- The absence of parking provision for occupants and visitors, combined with the site's layout relative to the serving road, would result in a traffic hazard for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP4.11CDP15.5existing residential zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
Ciaran Chadwick applied for permission to construct a 28.4 sqm, one-bedroom standalone dwelling unit to the rear of 33 St. Flannan's Terrace, Ennis, Co. Clare. The site is located within an established residential area zoned to protect and enhance existing character. Clare County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed unit is significantly undersized according to national guidelines, represents an inappropriate form of backland development that would negatively impact the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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