2460203

Permission for conversion and change of use of an existing domestic garage/store, including alterations to the front and side (east) elevations all to accommodate a one bedroom living unit with an attached garden store for use ancillary to an adjacent community dwelling house together with connection to existing on-site services and ancillary site development works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The Planning Authority determined that permission could not be granted due to insufficient information regarding the capacity and integrity of the onsite wastewater treatment system, lack of clarity on the legal/operational relationship with the third-party service provider, and unexplained internal site subdivisions.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide technical evidence to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system is of adequate capacity and functions in accordance with the relevant EPA Code of Practice, which also prevents the completion of an Appropriate Assessment screening.
  • There is a lack of clarity regarding the duration of the lease agreement with the service provider, Lotus Care Ltd, and the intended status of the structure should the 'Community Dwelling' use cease, which is necessary to ensure compliance with ancillary use policies.
  • Recent physical segregation of the site via internal fencing and separate access points requires further investigation to determine the planning status of the subdivision and its impact on the integrity of the planning unit.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 12.10

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the conversion of an existing domestic garage into a one-bedroom living unit to serve as ancillary accommodation for a community dwelling house providing respite care at Applehill, Brideswell, Co. Roscommon. While the development is considered acceptable in principle under the 'granny flat' provisions of Section 12.10 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028, the Planning Authority identified significant information gaps. Permission was withheld pending further in...
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