Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to unsuitable site conditions for wastewater treatment and the applicants' failure to demonstrate a compliance with rural housing need criteria for an area under urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic wastewater due to poor soil percolation and a high water table, posing a significant risk to public health and groundwater quality.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine social or economic need to reside in this specific rural area, which is designated as an 'Area under Urban Influence' in the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development does not comply with Policy Objective PPH 3.13 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding rural-generated housing requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PPH 3.13Table 3.1Table 3.2Section 3.9Section 3.10Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 7Chapter 12Section 7.8Section 12.7Section 12.24
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 473 sq.m two-storey dwelling, a new vehicular entrance, and a wastewater treatment system at Cuiltyconway, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in an unserviced rural area categorized as an 'Area under Urban Influence'. Roscommon County Council refused the application primarily because the site conditions, characterized by poor drainage and a high water table, were deemed unsuitable for effluent attenuation, creating a public health risk. Additionally, the appl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.