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Retention of existing general purpose shed (139.54m²) and associated concrete/paved aprons & as constructed location of septic tank and percolation area to that granted in planning permission PD/04/110 and Permission for an extension (93.03m²) to existing general purpose shed and all necessary site services/ancillary siteworks at
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its excessive scale and industrial design which is not subordinate to the main dwelling, failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment, and the intensification of existing unauthorised development on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, industrial design, and finishes of the shed are not subordinate to the main dwelling, resulting in a visually obtrusive feature contrary to Section 12.9 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site can safely dispose of wastewater, particularly as infrastructure has been paved over, posing a risk to public health.
- Granting permission would regularise and intensify existing unauthorised development on the site, setting an undesirable precedent for disorderly development in a rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 12Section 12.9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a 139.54sqm general-purpose shed and associated works, along with a 93.03sqm extension, at Garrynagran, Dysart, Co. Roscommon. The Planning Authority refused the proposal because the resulting structure's massing and industrial appearance were deemed inappropriate for a domestic plot and non-subordinate to the primary residence. Furthermore, concerns regarding the functionality of the wastewater treatment system and the presence of multiple other unauthor...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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