Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling house design, specifically its scale and proportions, fails to integrate into the rural landscape and does not reflect traditional vernacular architecture, contravening development plan standards for rural housing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design concept, particularly the scale of the front projection, is considered an insufficient response to the rural setting and fails to reflect traditional vernacular architecture.
- The proposed dwelling would constitute an obtrusive feature in the landscape, causing injury to the visual amenities of the area and setting a negative precedent for similar developments.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 12.7 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the associated Rural Design Guidelines regarding siting and design principles.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.10Section 7.8Section 12.7Section 12.24Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 7Chapter 12
Decision Document Summary
Lorcan and Aislinn Donaldson sought permission for a 277.60sqm dwelling house, garage, and wastewater system at Ballysundrivan, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. While the principle of development was acceptable in this 'Remaining Rural Area', the application was refused because the design was deemed inappropriate for its rural context. The Planning Authority found the house's proportions and front projection to be obtrusive and contrary to the County Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines and Section 12.7 of t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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