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Permission for the proposed construction of a residential development of 9 no. dwelling houses consisting of 6 no. three bedroom detached storey & a half type dwelling houses, 3 no. four bedroom detached storey & a half type dwelling houses, boundary fences/walls, entrance, internal access road, green open space, proposed connections to the existing foul sewer & watermain network servicing Frenchpark and all ancillary works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to its inappropriate suburban-style linear layout and design, which contravenes local policy for low-density housing and lacks adequate active travel connectivity to the village centre.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed linear layout and design constitute a suburban-type multi-unit development that contravenes Policy Objective Frenchpark DO 1, which encourages quality low-density housing within the village boundary.
  • The development fails to provide sufficient active travel connectivity to Frenchpark village centre, resulting in a circa 87m discontinuity that would force vulnerable road users onto the road shoulder.
  • The design lacks a site-specific responsive solution and fails to meet required placemaking standards, which would negatively impact the residential amenity of future occupants and the character of the Frenchpark settlement.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective Frenchpark DO 1Section 3.19 of Volume IIPolicy Objective ITC 7.25Policy Objective ICT 7.28Policy Objective ICT 7.30

Decision Document Summary

Braddington Construction Limited sought permission for a residential development of 9 detached houses at Corskeagh, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon. The 1.26-hectare site is partially located within the Frenchpark Village Plan boundary on agricultural land. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the proposed linear, suburban-style layout was deemed inappropriate for the village context and directly conflicted with the County Development Plan's objectives for low-density housing. Addi...
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