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Retention permission and permission for the following: 1. To retain as constructed townhouse to the rear of existing dwelling house, 2. To retain alteration to elevation of existing house (removal of chimney), 3. Permission to define new boundaries and private open space associated with both dwellings, and all site development works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development that is incompatible with the character of the area and lacks demonstrated legal access and independent infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The townhouse is inappropriate by reason of its design and configuration within a backland burgage plot, failing to respect the established character and pattern of development in the surrounding area.
  • The development fails to accord with the limited parameters for acceptable backland development as set out in Section 12.11 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 and national design guidelines.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate legal entitlement to access the site or prove that necessary infrastructure can be independently provided, resulting in a form of disorderly development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 12.11Chapter 2Chapter 4Chapter 7Chapter 9Chapter 12

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for a 70sqm townhouse constructed to the rear of an existing dwelling on Main Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, on lands zoned 'Town Core'. The development was already the subject of planning enforcement action, including an enforcement notice requiring its demolition. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the backland structure is considered poorly designed and incompatible with the local urban character. Additionally, the refusal ...
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