Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention was refused due to the structure's inappropriate domestic-style design and insensitive, isolated siting on an elevated landscape, which is incongruous with the rural character and lacks formal access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's modular design, featuring timber cladding and domestic-style windows, bears no resemblance to traditional agricultural buildings and relates unsatisfactorily to the rural landscape.
- The siting is considered insensitive and obtrusive, as the building is located on an elevated part of the landscape and is isolated from the existing farmyard complex.
- The absence of a formal access route and reliance on crossing an open field represents uncoordinated and haphazard development that would set an undesirable precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 5: Rural Development and Natural Resources5.4 Agricultural Activities and DiversificationChapter 12: Development Management Standards12.20 Agricultural DevelopmentPolicy Objective NH 10.25
Decision Document Summary
Enda Dolan sought retention permission for an existing modular building to be used as an agricultural storage shed at Carrick, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon. The structure had previously been refused permission for use as a dwelling and is currently the subject of an enforcement case. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the building's domestic appearance and materials are discordant with traditional agricultural architecture. Additionally, its prominent, isolated location and la...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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