2560504

Retention Permission for development consisting of the following: 1. The elevational changes to the exterior of the building including internal alterations to the building. 2. The steel storage container located to the rear of the existing building ancillary to the use of the building. 3. The ground mounted solar panels erected to the rear South East side of the existing building. 4. The modified/widened vehicular entrance to the South Western end of the site including all associated ancillary works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was deemed premature and potentially hazardous due to insufficient evidence regarding the adequacy of the wastewater treatment system, inadequate sightline details for the modified vehicular entrance, and the lack of a professional glint and glare assessment for the solar panels.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system is appropriately sized and functioning to serve the residential conversion of the former school building.
  • The modified vehicular entrance does not meet the required sightline standards of the Roscommon County Development Plan, posing a risk to traffic safety on the L-1026 local road.
  • The submission lacked a competent Glint and Glare Assessment to ensure the ground-mounted solar panels do not create a hazard for road users.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 2 – Core Strategy and Settlement PolicyChapter 3 – People, Places and HousingChapter 7 – Infrastructure, Transport and CommunicationsChapter 12 – Development Management StandardsFigure 12.4Figure 2.4

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for various alterations to the former Croghan National School in Killappoge, Co. Roscommon, including internal and external building changes, a steel storage container, ground-mounted solar panels, and a widened vehicular entrance. While the temporary change of use to residential for displaced persons was noted as exempt, the Planning Authority found the retention of physical works unacceptable without technical proof of servicing adequacy. The propos...
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