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Retention permission is sought to retain the existing front wall, site entrance and shed. Permission is sought for the construction of a dwelling house, the installation of a sewerage treatment unit and percolation area along with connections to all site services and all other associated site works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a rural housing need, unsuitable site conditions for wastewater treatment, poor architectural design, and traffic safety concerns.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required for 'Areas under Urban Influence' under the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The site is technically unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to shallow unsaturated soil levels and poor drainage, posing a significant risk to public health and the environment.
  • The proposed dwelling design is considered visually un-integrated and contrary to rural design guidelines, while the retention of the site entrance poses a traffic hazard due to its proximity to a road junction.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 2: Core Strategy & Settlement PolicySection 2.6: Settlement HierarchySection 2.7: Settlement StrategyChapter 3: People, Places & HousesSection 3.9: Rural HousingSection 3.10: Rural Area TypesTable 3.1: Rural Area TypesTable 3.2: Rural Housing Need CriteriaChapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport & CommunicationSection 7.8: WaterChapter 12: Development ManagementSection 12.7: Rural House Design ConsiderationsRoscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for a front wall, entrance, and shed, alongside permission for a new dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Ballytoohey, Termonbarry, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a rural area designated as being 'under urban influence'. Roscommon County Council refused the application on four primary grounds: the applicant's failure to prove a local rural housing need, the technical unsuitability of the site for wastewater treatment, the substandard arc...
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