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Retention Permission for the retention of existing groundworks which consists of a surface water drainage system together with Permission for the proposed construction of a bungalow type dwelling house, entrance, boundary fence/wall, suitable on site sewerage system with polishing filter and all ancillary site works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need, failed to prove the site's suitability for wastewater treatment, and provided insufficient information regarding traffic safety sight lines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing need criteria for an 'Area under Urban Influence', as they did not substantiate a genuine social or economic need to reside in this specific rural area.
  • The planning authority is not satisfied that the site can safely attenuate and dispose of domestic wastewater in accordance with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice, given the soil profile and evidence of unauthorized site filling.
  • Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that the required 90-meter sight lines could be achieved at the proposed entrance, representing a potential traffic hazard.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028Table 3.1: Rural Area TypesTable 3.2: Rural Housing Need CriteriaPolicy Objective PPH 3.13Chapter 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 TypesChapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport & CommunicationSection 7.8: WaterChapter 12: Development ManagementSection 12.7: Rural House Design Considerations

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention permission for existing groundworks and permission for the construction of a single-storey bungalow with a proprietary wastewater treatment system at Crancam, Drum, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to those with a defined local need. The proposal was refused as the applicants did not meet the rural housing policy requirements, the site was deemed unsuitable for wastewater di...
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