Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was deemed unacceptable in its current form due to design elements that conflict with rural design guidelines and unresolved wastewater treatment arrangements that are dependent on a separate, pending planning application.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed balcony on the new flat roof extension is not a feature advocated in the County Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines and requires a revised design solution to be considered acceptable.
- The adequacy of the wastewater treatment arrangements has not been demonstrated, as the proposal is interlinked with and dependent on a separate application (PD/25/60265) which is currently awaiting further information.
- The Planning Authority is not in a position to grant permission until the applicant submits revised drawings addressing design reservations and provides clarity on the status of the site's wastewater services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 7 - Section 7.4Section 7.7Section 7.8Chapter 12, Section 12.8Chapter 12, Section 12.9
Decision Document Summary
Miriam O'Connor sought permission for the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of significant extensions, a loft conversion, and a new garage at Grevisk Lodge, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. While the principle of extending the dwelling was considered acceptable, the Planning Authority refused to grant permission at this stage (issuing a Further Information request) due to the inclusion of a balcony that contradicts the County Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines. Furthermore, the developme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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