Core Refusal Reason
The proposed commercial beauty treatment facility is considered inappropriate for a residential setting and should be located within the village core to protect residential amenity and support the regeneration of the commercial center.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed commercial use lacks site-specific justification for its location within a residential housing estate and would be more appropriately situated within the established commercial core of Athleague village.
- The development would negatively impact the residential amenity of adjoining properties due to the attraction of visiting members of the public and the associated generation of additional traffic.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate commercial developments in residential areas, thereby militating against the sustainable development and regeneration of the village core.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028Volume 1, Chapter 4: Towns and VillagesVolume 1, Chapter 6: Economic DevelopmentVolume 1, Chapter 12: Development Management StandardsVolume 2, 3.2 Athleague Village PlanDO 4TV 4.8TV 4.9
Decision Document Summary
Emma Coyne sought permission to erect a 15sqm modular structure to the rear of her semi-detached dwelling at No. 5 The Paddocks, Athleague, to be used as a beauty treatment room. While the proposal included an additional parking space, Roscommon County Council refused the application primarily because the commercial nature of the business is incompatible with its domestic setting. The Planning Authority determined that such services should be directed toward the village core to support local reg...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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