2660085

Permission to extend and renovate an existing dwelling house. The works will include: 1. The construction of an extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, 2. The demolition of an existing rear extension, 3. The removal of 2 no. existing chimneys, 4. The decommissioning of an existing septic tank serving the existing dwelling house and to replace it with a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area together with all associated site works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to inadequate wastewater treatment proposals near sensitive European sites, the lack of a Natura Impact Statement to rule out environmental impacts, and the poor architectural integration of the proposed extension.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that wastewater could be disposed of in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment given the proximity to European designated sites.
  • In the absence of a Natura Impact Statement (NIS), it cannot be concluded that the development would not have an adverse impact on the integrity of the Bellanagare Bog SPA and SAC.
  • The proposed extension, by reason of its scale and design, is neither subordinate nor complementary to the existing dwelling and fails to satisfy the design criteria set out in the County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 7.4Section 7.7Section 7.8Section 12.7Section 12.8Section 12.9Chapter 10Policy Objective NH10.7

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the extension and renovation of an existing dwelling house at Derreen, Ballinagare, Co. Roscommon, including the installation of a new wastewater treatment system. The site is located approximately 122m from the Bellanagare Bog SPA and SAC. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the wastewater proposals did not meet EPA standards for such a sensitive location, the lack of a Natura Impact Statement prevented a conclusive Appropriate Assessm...
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