Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to the extension's inappropriate scale and design which fails to integrate with the original dwelling, alongside insufficient evidence regarding the adequacy of the on-site wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's scale, form, and design concept are incongruent with the original cottage, failing to achieve assimilation and resulting in a development that is injurious to the visual amenities of the area.
- The proposal fails to meet the requirements of Section 12.8 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 and does not reflect the design guidance contained in the County Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines.
- The applicant provided insufficient evidence to demonstrate that the private wastewater treatment arrangements are adequate, meaning the development has the potential to be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 12, Section 12.8Section 7.4Section 7.7Section 7.8County Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention and completion permission for an extension to a traditional single-storey cottage, connection to a septic tank, and a new entrance wall at Scor Beg Townland, Ballinameen, Co. Roscommon. Roscommon County Council refused the proposal because the extension's flat-roof design and scale effectively subsumed the original dwelling rather than remaining subordinate to it. Furthermore, the Environment Department raised significant concerns regarding the lack of technical ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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