Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inappropriate elevated siting and design, failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under urban influence, and insufficient evidence regarding safe sight lines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development's elevated siting and inappropriate design are incompatible with the site and fail to integrate into the rural landscape, contrary to Section 12.7 of the RCDP.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a demonstrable economic or social link to the local rural area as required for Rural Policy Zone A under Policy Objective PPH 3.13.
- Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that the required 90m sight lines could be achieved, presenting a potential traffic hazard in contravention of Section 12.24.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.7Table 3.1Table 3.2Policy Objective PPH 3.13Section 12.24Figure 12.4Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 7Chapter 12Section 4.4 of the County Roscommon Rural Design GuidelinesSection 6 of the County Roscommon Rural Design GuidelinesSection 7 of the County Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
This planning application by Isabela Lima & Andrew Scott proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and effluent treatment unit at Cloonarragh, Derrane, Co. Roscommon. The site is situated in a rural area under urban influence. Roscommon County Council refused permission because the dwelling's prominent siting and suburban design were deemed visually intrusive, the applicants failed to substantiate a rural housing need, and the technical requirements for safe road ac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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