Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to unsuitable ground conditions for wastewater treatment, potential adverse impacts on a Natura 2000 site, and an inappropriate architectural design for the rural setting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of wastewater due to a high seasonal water table (mottling at 350mm), which fails to meet the requirements of the EPA 2021 Code of Practice.
- The Planning Authority could not rule out significant adverse impacts on the integrity of the Lough Ree SAC and SPA following a Stage 1 Appropriate Assessment Screening.
- The proposed dwelling's design, scale, and massing are contextually inappropriate for the rural setting and fail to comply with the County Development Plan's design standards and Rural Design Guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.6Section 2.7Section 3.9Section 3.10Table 3.1Table 3.2Section 7.8Section 12.7Section 12.24Figure 12.4County Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
Michelle Quigley sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Lisnanarriagh, Roscommon, on a 1.020 ha site traversed by a 110kv power line. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the proposal was refused by Roscommon County Council. The primary grounds for refusal included the failure to meet wastewater treatment standards due to high groundwater levels, potential ecological impacts on the nearby Lough Ree SAC and SPA, and a design that was deemed incompatib...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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