Core Refusal Reason
The unauthorized construction of a dwelling house that fails to comply with rural design guidelines and the unjustified demolition of a traditional vernacular cottage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The unauthorized dwelling house does not accord with the design principles of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 or the County Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines.
- The proposed demolition of the existing traditional cottage lacks adequate justification, as vernacular buildings of this nature are encouraged to be retained and repurposed.
- Significant concerns exist regarding the technical adequacy of the wastewater treatment system and the overall visual impact of the development on the rural character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.7Policy Objective 3.17Section 12.12Section 2.6Section 2.7Section 3.9Section 3.10Section 7.8
Decision Document Summary
This application relates to the retention of an unauthorized dwelling house and shed, and the demolition of an existing cottage at Carrigeen, Kilglass, Co. Roscommon. The Planning Authority identified serious reservations regarding the development's failure to meet rural design standards and the loss of a traditional building. Due to these design conflicts, along with unresolved issues concerning wastewater treatment and landscape integration, the proposal was deemed inconsistent with the County...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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