Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development materially contravenes the 'open space' zoning objective and fails to provide adequate ecological assessment regarding protected species and site landscaping.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would materially contravene the 'open space' zoning objective of the Clare County Development Plan 2017-2023, which seeks to retain such lands as undeveloped areas.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not have a significant negative impact on the Lesser Horseshoe Bat, a protected species, or provide adequate landscaping plans for the retention of mature trees.
- The proposed vehicular access off an existing hammerhead/turning bay is considered a traffic hazard that would endanger public safety and render the turning area non-functional for large vehicles.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP19.3Objective CDP14.7Clare County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Keogh sought planning permission to construct a 253.70 sqm detached dwelling house with associated services at Cahercalla Drive, Ennis, Co. Clare. The site is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac and is partially zoned as 'open space' and 'low density residential'. The application was refused by Clare County Council as the development would materially contravene the open space zoning objective, lacked a comprehensive ecological impact assessment regarding the Lesser Horseshoe Bat, and pro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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