Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site that would result in substandard residential amenity and potential traffic safety issues due to inadequate access and mobility management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents overdevelopment of a restricted site, providing substandard residential amenity and private open space while being out of character with the existing pattern of development.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development and is contrary to the residential standards set out in Section 12.6 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding mobility management and legal entitlements for access via the narrow rear laneway, posing a risk to public safety and potential traffic congestion.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.6Policy Objective BH 9.5Section 12.5Section 4.10
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission to demolish a rear portion of 'The Westbury' public house on St. Patrick Street, Castlerea, to construct a one-bedroom apartment. While the site is located within a 'Town Core' zoning where residential development is acceptable in principle, Roscommon County Council refused the application. The decision was based on the proposal being an overdevelopment of a constrained site that would offer poor living standards for future residents. Furthermore, the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.