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Permission for development which will consist of - Construction of 12 no. houses comprising 4 no. 4 bed semi-detached, 6 no. 3 bed semi-detached and 2 no. 2 bed semi-detached units, - Installation of a wastewater management system with associated percolation area, - Provision of a new vehicular/pedestrian access and visibility splay, - All associated external works including new boundary fences, landscaping and public open space at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to its inappropriate suburban design which fails to meet urban placemaking standards, inadequate wastewater treatment proposals, traffic safety concerns regarding restricted sightlines, and insufficient information regarding potential impacts on the adjacent Castleplunkett Turlough pNHA.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The suburban-style layout and design are contextually inappropriate for the village setting and fail to establish a legible urban structure or positive contribution to the local built environment.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed private wastewater treatment system could safely and effectively serve the development, posing a risk to public health and groundwater.
  • The proposed access arrangement creates a significant traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines on the regional road and insufficient information was provided to assess impacts on the adjacent Castleplunkett Turlough pNHA.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 2.7Policy Objective PPH 3.4Policy Objective TV 4.1Policy Objective TV 4.3Policy Objective Castleplunkett DO1Policy Objective NH10.10Section 3.10Policy Objective PPH 3.3Policy Objective PPH 3.6

Decision Document Summary

Padraic Cryan sought permission for a 12-unit semi-detached housing development and a private wastewater system on a 0.780 ha greenfield site in Castleplunkett, Co. Roscommon. The Planning Authority refused the application because the suburban-style layout was deemed discordant with the village's character and contrary to placemaking policies. Furthermore, the proposal lacked technical evidence for safe wastewater disposal, failed to provide adequate traffic sightlines on the R367, and did not s...
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