2360289
(1) Permission to demolish existing dilapidated 2-storey dwellinghouse (currently used for storage) and adjoining lean-to together with detached boiler house /shed, all to north east side of existing single storey dwelling house, (2) construct 2 number 2 storey extensions, to include granny flat, to front and side of existing single storey dwellinghouse mentioned at (1) above, (3) construct replacement boiler house / shed to rear of existing dwelling house, (4) necessary structural alterations and changes to elevations of existing dwelling house and all ancillary site works and services including revised site circulation and boundary at
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extensions are excessive in scale and massing, failing to be subordinate to the original dwelling, coupled with a failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment capacity and safe road access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, massing, and architectural language of the proposed extensions are not legibly subordinate to the existing dwelling, failing to comply with the design standards set out in Section 12.8 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the existing domestic wastewater treatment system is of adequate size and functioning in accordance with appropriate standards to serve the increased occupancy.
- Achievable sight visibility at the site entrance was not adequately demonstrated, and the presence of an existing farm building near the road edge was identified as a significant impediment to traffic safety.