Core Refusal Reason
The application contains significant procedural inaccuracies regarding planning history and public notices, and proposes a dwelling relocation that contravenes a previous planning condition (Condition 2 of PD/23/42) intended to mitigate undue visual impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The formal development description and public notices are inaccurate as they reference an incomplete planning application (PD/22/663) and fail to disclose the proposed relocation of the dwelling.
- The proposed siting of the dwelling at the rear of the site contravenes Condition 2 of the governing permission (PD/23/42), which specifically required the house to be moved forward to the 65.5m contour line to prevent an undue visual impact on the landscape.
- The application is technically deficient as the submitted site layout plan fails to depict the wastewater treatment and disposal system permitted under the governing planning reference.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 12: Development Management12.7 Rural House Design ConsiderationsCounty Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
The applicants, Ronan & Fiona Kildea, sought permission for a change of house design and garage relocation at Corraree & Ballygatta, Taughmaconnell, Co. Roscommon. While the principle of development was established under a previous permission (PD/23/42), the current proposal was refused due to procedural errors in the public notices and a failure to adhere to previous planning conditions. Specifically, the proposal attempted to relocate the dwelling to the rear of the site, a move previously res...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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