Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent and the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site's heavy soils and poor percolation characteristics make it unsuitable for the safe disposal of effluent, which would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the 2021 EPA Code of Practice.
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate they meet the criteria for a rural generated housing need as required for an 'Area Under Urban Influence'.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the rural housing policies set out in Chapter 3 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would negatively impact the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 2 - Core Strategy and Settlement PolicyChapter 3 - People, Places and HousingSection 3.10 Rural Area TypesChapter 7 - Infrastructure, Transport and CommunicationsSection 7.8 Water ServicesChapter 12 - Development Management StandardsSection 12.7 Rural House Design ConsiderationsSection 12.24 Roads and TransportationTable 3.1: Rural Area TypesTable 3.2: Rural Housing Need CriteriaPolicy Objective PPH 3.13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Clooncah, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a 'Rural Policy Zone A - Area Under Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to those with a demonstrable economic or social need. The local authority refused permission because the site's heavy soil conditions are unsuitable for wastewater treatment according to EPA standards, and the applicants did not satisfactori...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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