Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to traffic safety risks on a national secondary road, the presence of unauthorised development on the site, and non-compliance with retail floor area limits for petrol filling stations.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would lead to an intensification of traffic onto the N68 National Secondary Road in a 100km/h zone, creating a traffic hazard and contravening national policy to safeguard the capacity and safety of national roads.
- The application seeks to facilitate further development on a site where unauthorised works, including the demolition of a dwelling and alterations to a commercial building, have already taken place without the necessary planning permissions.
- The proposed retail floor area exceeds the 100sqm net threshold for petrol station shops set by national guidelines and the County Development Plan, which would negatively impact the viability of established retail centres.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP7.21CDP 8.2Goal VI
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, COS Wholesale Ltd, proposed the renovation and extension of an existing commercial building at Darragh North, Ennis, to create two new commercial units and additional parking. The site is situated in a rural area adjacent to the N68 national secondary road. Clare County Council refused permission primarily because the project would result in unsafe traffic intensification on a high-speed road, would consolidate previous unauthorised development on the site, and proposed retail spa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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