Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its excessive scale and design which fails to be subordinate to the original dwelling, inadequate information regarding wastewater treatment, and the absence of a Natura Impact Statement for a site adjacent to protected areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension is excessive in scale and fails to be subordinate or complementary to the existing dwelling, effectively subsuming the original cottage in a manner contrary to Section 12.8 of the County Development Plan.
- Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system and percolation area are adequate for the development, posing a potential risk to public health.
- In the absence of a Natura Impact Statement, it cannot be concluded that the development would not have a significant adverse impact on the nearby Lough Ree SAC and SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 7 - Section 7.4Section 7.7Section 7.8Chapter 12 - Section 12.8Chapter 10Policy NH 10.7
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a 287sqm two-storey extension to an existing bungalow at Carrowphadeen, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon, located near the shore of Lough Ree. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the scale and design of the extension would subsume the original cottage rather than remain subordinate to it, which is contrary to the County Development Plan's policies on house extensions. Furthermore, the refusal was based on the lack of technical data regarding the adequacy o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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