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Retention Permission - change of use for the development which consists of the alterations to the east, south and west elevations of the existing domestic garage and change of use from domestic garage to pilates and wellbeing studio. Also, Retention Permission for the retention of the road opening/entrance and driveway for the studio and associated works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development lacks sufficient justification for a commercial use in a rural location, proposes an unnecessary second site entrance, and fails to demonstrate adequate on-site parking and turning facilities.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority has serious reservations regarding the location of a commercial Pilates/wellbeing studio in a rural area without adequate justification for not locating such an enterprise within a serviced settlement.
  • The proposed retention of a second site entrance onto the L7723 is considered unnecessary and potentially detrimental to road safety, as the existing established entrance is deemed sufficient for the development.
  • The application fails to provide a site layout plan that identifies adequate on-site car parking provision and demonstrates that vehicular turning movements can be safely accommodated on-site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 5 - Rural Development and Natural ResourcesSection 5.3 Rural Economic DevelopmentChapter 6 - Economic DevelopmentSection 6.3 The Role of Rural RoscommonChapter 12 - Development Management StandardsSection 12.9 Domestic Garages/Sheds (Urban and Rural)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention permission for the conversion of a domestic garage into a Pilates and wellbeing studio, along with the retention of a second road entrance and driveway at Toberdan, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a rural area on the southern side of the L-7723. The application was refused (following a request for further information that highlighted fundamental concerns) because the applicant failed to justify the commercial use in a rural context, the second entran...
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