abp-303652-19Submitted 07 February 2019 / decided 10 June 2019
Status not recordedREFUSED
- Open event sourceAppeal submittedAppeal reference abp-303652-1907 February 2019
- Open event sourceAppeal decisionREFUSED10 June 2019
Ballyvaskin, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare
Planning application 18115
DecisionRefused
Decided11 January 2019
Application typePERMISSION
Source documents7
Site
What is on file
1refusal reasons0conditions8nearby records
Proposed development
Application description published by Clare County Council.Application and appeal history
Structured appeal stages, outcomes and source documents currently tied to this application.Decision details
Core application dates and identifiers from the public planning record.Planning analysis
Refusal reasons and planning conditions extracted from the public decision file.Refusal reasons
Visual Amenity
The dwelling's siting on an exposed, elevated site with limited natural screening would be a prominent feature visible over a wide area, seriously injuring the visual amenities of the area and setting an undesirable precedent.
proper planning and sustainable development of the areaseriously injure the visual amenities of the area
Conditions
No conditions
No conditions are on record for this application yet.
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Extracts from the council's own decision documents for this application — 47 pages of searchable text on file.Chief Executives Order1 page indexed
CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED) Order No: 4+&] ES 4 Reference Number: P18/115 Name of Applicant: Brian Fitzgerald Address: c/o Michael Duffy 1 Clos na hEaglaise Kilfenora Co. Clare Application Received: 15/02/2018 Further Information Received: 30/11/2018 Nature of Application:...
Planners Report10 pages indexed
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Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Chief Executives OrderSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 31c01a54-35e3-4ccf-bed3-3449318f5b6f.PDF / Document 434041Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 3971d372-013f-4a59-a50d-0f203f73d4f3.PDF / Document 410008Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 6bb3a805-5425-469e-88fe-4d293bb3dd37.PDF / Document 410009Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / 1fa345b5-81e0-4203-ac04-48559cff966b.PDF / Document 434043Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / A6810066-c421-4b57-8e19-0319cd268ad1.PDF / Document 434045Source PDF
- F I Request LetterSource: clarecoco.eplanning.ie / E23b9d08-18c7-4065-b88d-135b4567f1e9.PDF / Document 410007Source PDF
Nearby precedent
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- 2560578For the development at this site in the townlands of Slievenalicka, Illaunbaun, Drumbaun and Lackamore (although no infrastructure will be sited within Lackamore townland), Co. Clare. The development will consist of: • Construction of 1 wind turbine with a maximum overall blade tip height of 150m. • Construction of associated turbine foundation, crane pad hardstand and assembly area. • Construction of one permanent 38 kV electrical on-site substation with one control building with welfare facilities, all associated electrical switchgear, security fencing, underground cabling, drainage infrastructure, and all ancillary works. • All associated internal underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbine to the on-site Substation. • Upgrade of existing tracks, roads and provision of new site access roads to facilitate construction and operation of the turbine. • Two borrow pits. • One peat repository area for peat and spoil management. • Construction of one temporary construction compound. • Development of internal site drainage. • Permanent and Temporary tree felling to accommodate the construction and operation of the turbine. • Signages. • All associated site development works. This application is seeking a 10-year planning permission, together with a 35-year operational life for the wind turbine from the date of its commissioning. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413) Yes. The planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. When a notice is issued in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Screening for Appropriate Assessment have been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application / 2.4 km away / 15 December 2025Refused
- 2660035For the demolition of existing extensions to cottage, refurbishment of existing cottage and construction of a two storey extension, a proprietary wastewater treatment system, modifications to existing road boundaries and agricultural entrance setback and gate for site access and all associated site works. / 2.5 km away / 23 March 2026Refused
- 2560520For the development of Illaunbaun Wind Farm in the townlands of Tooreen, Slievenalicka, Illaunbaun, Drumbaun & Lackamore (although no infrastructure will be sited within Lackamore townland), County Clare. The development will consist of: • Construction of 5 wind turbines with a maximum overall blade tip height of 150 m. • Construction of associated turbine foundations, crane pad hardstand and assembly areas. • Construction of one permanent 38 kV electrical on-site substation with one control building with welfare facilities, all associated electrical switchgear, security fencing, underground cabling, drainage infrastructure, and all ancillary works. • All associated internal underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the on-site Substation. • Upgrade of existing tracks, roads and provision of new site access roads to facilitate construction & operation of the wind farm. • Two borrow pits. • Three peat repository areas for peat & spoil management. • Construction of one temporary construction compound. • Development of internal site drainage. • Permanent & Temporary tree felling to accommodate the construction & operation. • Signages and • All associated site development works. This application is seeking 10-year planning permission, along with a 35-year operational life for the wind farm from the date of its commissioning. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413) Yes x No The planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. When a notice is issued in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) & Screening for Appropriate Assessment have been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. / 2.7 km away / 04 December 2025Refused
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- 2490To alter and extend existing dwelling house along with ancillary site works / 2.9 km away / 13 May 2024Refused
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