Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to prematurity regarding a national road improvement scheme (N61) and the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered premature as the site is located within the Study Area for the N61 St. Brigid’s Junctions Optimisation Scheme, and granting permission could prejudice the determination of a preferred route option.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to satisfy the rural housing need criteria for 'Rural Policy Zone A', failing to demonstrate a demonstrable social or economic link to the specific rural area.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy Objective PPH 3.13 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines, as it would facilitate urban-generated housing in an area under urban influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 3.1: Rural Area TypesTable 3.2: Rural Housing Need CriteriaPolicy Objective PPH 3.13Section 2.6: Settlement HierarchySection 2.7: Settlement StrategySection 3.9: Rural HousingSection 3.10: Rural Area TypesSection 7.8: WaterSection 12.7: Rural House Design Considerations
Decision Document Summary
Patricia Murray applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Moyvannion, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon. The site is situated in an unserviced rural area categorized as 'Rural Policy Zone A' (Areas under Urban Influence). Roscommon County Council refused the application because the site lies within the study area for the N61 St. Brigid’s Junctions Optimisation Scheme, making the proposal premature. Additionally, the Planning Authority ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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