Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the proposed dwelling's adverse visual impact on an elevated site, the substandard nature of the access road, and the applicant's failure to demonstrate compliance with the rural settlement strategy for an area under strong urban pressure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be a visually obtrusive feature on an elevated and exposed site, breaking the skyline and conflicting with policies protecting the character of the rural landscape.
- The existing access road is narrow, poorly surfaced, and lacks the carrying capacity to safely accommodate the proposed development, posing a potential risk to public safety.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the 'local rural person' or 'local rural housing need' criteria required for this area of special control.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 3.11CDP 13.3Objective CDP2.1Objective CDP8.4Objective CDP8.5
Decision Document Summary
Aoife Gallagher sought permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on an elevated greenfield site at Lisheen, Ballynacally, Co. Clare. The site is located within the Western Corridor Working Landscape and an area designated as being under Strong Urban Pressure. Clare County Council refused the application because the development would form a prominent and obtrusive landmark on the skyline, the internal access track was deemed structurally inadequate ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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