Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey dwelling is considered an inappropriate design for the rural site context, failing to comply with the Roscommon Rural Housing Design Guidelines and posing a potential negative impact on the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey suburban-style dwelling is inconsistent with the established pattern of development and fails to adhere to the single-storey preference outlined in the Rural Housing Design Guidelines for this specific rural location.
- The orientation of the dwelling and the driveway layout are deemed unacceptable as they would negatively impact the residential amenity and privacy of existing dwellings to the north-west of the site.
- The application lacks sufficient technical detail and professional planning regarding roadside boundary treatments, comprehensive landscaping, and the protection of existing Uisce Éireann infrastructure traversing the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028Chapter 12: Development Management12.7 Rural House Design ConsiderationsRCC's Rural Housing Design GuidelinesHousing need policy
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 299sqm two-storey dwelling and garage at Ballinagard, Roscommon, on a site with existing outline permission (PD/22/335). While the principle of development was accepted, the Planning Authority determined that the proposed design was unsuitable for the rural character of the area and contrary to the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028. The planner highlighted that the scale and orientation of the house would be injurious to the residential amenity ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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