Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling was refused due to its excessive scale, massing, and inappropriate design, which would fail to assimilate into the exposed landscape and negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's excessive scale and massing represent an inappropriate design response for a prominent and exposed site with low assimilative capacity.
- The proposal is inconsistent with the safeguarding intent of conditions attached to the original outline permission (PD/20/401) and fails to comply with the County Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines.
- The development would be injurious to the visual character of the area and would likely have a significant adverse impact on the residential amenity of the neighboring property to the east.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PPH 3.13Section 12.7Section 6.3Section 6.7Section 6.10
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a change of house design from a previously approved dormer dwelling to a larger part two-storey residence at Aghacarra, Corrigeenroe, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in an elevated and exposed rural area. Roscommon County Council refused the application on the grounds that the increased scale and elongated configuration of the house would fail to integrate into the landscape. The planning authority determined that the proposal was contrary to the County De...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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