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Permission for the proposed demolition of existing derelict two storey type dwelling house/garage together with the proposed construction of 6 no. two bedroom two storey terraced type dwelling houses, boundary fences/walls, car parking, proposed connections to existing services, i.e. foul sewer, surface water & watermain networks and all ancillary site works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment and is contextually inappropriate in scale, density, and design, failing to respect the established character of Keadue village and involving the unjustified demolition of a 19th-century building.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The replacement of a single detached dwelling with six terraced houses is considered overdevelopment that fails to respect the low-density character and established settlement pattern of Keadue village.
  • The proposed design is discordant with the existing streetscape in terms of scale, massing, and architectural language, and involves the loss of a 19th-century building that makes a positive contribution to the area.
  • The application failed to provide adequate technical details regarding site levels, car parking layout, and design justification, leading to concerns about the residential amenity of both future occupants and neighboring properties.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.21Policy Objective Keadue DO 1Strategic Aim No. 7Section 3.6Section 3.7Section 4.3Section 4.10Section 7.4Section 7.5Section 7.6Section 7.8Section 12.5Section 12.6Section 12.16

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing 19th-century two-storey dwelling and garage at Keadew West, Keadue, Co. Roscommon, to be replaced by a terrace of six two-bedroom houses. While the site is within the village boundary where residential development is acceptable in principle, Roscommon County Council refused permission primarily because the proposal was deemed an overdevelopment of the site. The Planning Authority concluded that the density and scale were inappr...
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