Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under urban influence, combined with inappropriate siting and design that would negatively impact the visual amenity of the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a demonstrable economic or social link to the rural area as required for 'Rural Policy Zone A - Areas under Urban Influence' under the County Development Plan.
- The proposed siting and design represent a significant deviation from the established pattern of development, resulting in a haphazard form that fails to integrate into the rural setting.
- The scale, massing, and elevated nature of the site would result in an obstructive feature on the landscape, seriously injuring the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 3.1: Rural Area TypesTable 3.2: Rural Housing Need CriteriaPolicy Objective PPH 3.13Section 12.7 (Rural House Design Considerations)Chapter 2: Core Strategy & Settlement Policy2.6: Settlement Hierarchy2.7 Settlement Strategy3.9 Rural Housing3.10 Rural Area TypesSection 7.8 WaterCounty Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
Sean McNeill sought permission for a large two-storey dwelling and garage at Lisnamult, Roscommon, on an elevated 0.286 ha site set back 100m from the public road. The site is located within 'Rural Policy Zone A', an area under urban influence. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a rural-generated housing need. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the proposed development's siting and design were out of char...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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