2560598

Permission for proposed alteration of a previously permitted residential development which was granted full planning permission under planning reference numbers PD/24/60235 and PD/25/60047, to now include for the proposed construction of a two bedroom bungalow type dwelling house together with vehicular entrance and connection to all existing services all of which is the same design and at the same location as what was previously granted full planning permission under planning reference number PD/17/2 at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal materially contravenes a previous planning condition (Condition No. 2 of PD/24/60235) which specifically required the omission of this dwelling unit to preserve the area as communal open space.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would materially contravene Condition No. 2 of planning reference PD/24/60235, which explicitly required the omission of the proposed unit to provide communal open space.
  • The reintroduction of the dwelling would result in the loss of permitted communal open space, setting an undesirable precedent for the erosion of such amenities in the area.
  • The design fails to provide an adequate standard of urban placemaking and is contrary to the 'Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements - Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2024)'.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 2: Core Strategy & Settlement PolicyChapter 3: People, Places & HousesChapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport & CommunicationChapter 10: Natural HeritageChapter 12: Development ManagementVolume 2: Section 2.4 Strokestown Settlement Plan

Decision Document Summary

Avenir Homes Ltd sought permission to add a two-bedroom bungalow to a previously permitted residential development at Lisnaree, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. This specific unit had been previously omitted by the Planning Authority under reference PD/24/60235 to ensure the provision of communal open space. The application was refused as it represents a material contravention of that previous condition, would result in the loss of necessary residential amenities, and fails to meet national standards...
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