2560600

Planning permission to erect dwelling house, garage, construct effluent treatment system and carry out all necessary site works to facilitate same at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to unsuitable site conditions for wastewater treatment (high water table and poor percolation) and the failure of the applicants to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under urban influence.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site exhibits visual indicators of poor percolation and an exceptionally high water table, meaning it cannot safely attenuate and dispose of wastewater in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice 2021.
  • The applicants failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a demonstrable social or economic link to the local rural area as required for 'Rural Policy Zone A - Areas under Urban Influence'.
  • The proposed development would be injurious to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to environmental constraints and non-compliance with rural housing policy.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 2: Core Strategy & Settlement PolicySection 2.6: Settlement HierarchySection 2.7: Settlement StrategyChapter 3: People, Places & HousesSection 3.9: Rural HousingSection 3.10: Rural Area TypesTable 3.1: Rural Area TypesTable 3.2: Rural Housing Need CriteriaPolicy Objective PPH 3.13Chapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport & CommunicationSection 7.8: WaterChapter 12: Development ManagementSection 12.7: Rural House Design ConsiderationsCounty Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines

Decision Document Summary

The applicants sought planning permission to construct a 229sqm dwelling, domestic garage, and effluent treatment system at Fearagh, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in an unserviced rural area designated as 'Rural Policy Zone A - Areas under Urban Influence' under the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Planning Authority refused the application because the site's high water table and poor drainage characteristics make it unsuitable for safe wastewater disposal. Furt...
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