Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under urban influence, coupled with technical deficiencies regarding wastewater treatment, traffic safety, and potential environmental impacts on a Natura 2000 site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a demonstrable social or economic link to the rural area as required for 'Rural Policy Zone A - Areas under Urban Influence' under the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system and site characterisation failed to comply with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, posing a risk to public health and the integrity of the nearby Lough Ree SAC/SPA.
- The development would constitute a traffic hazard as the applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 90m sight lines could be achieved at the proposed entrance on a narrow local road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 3.1 (Rural Area Types)Table 3.2 (Rural Housing Need Criteria)Policy Objective PPH 3.13Chapter 2 (Core Strategy & Settlement Policy)Chapter 3 (People, Places & Houses)Chapter 7 (Infrastructure, Transport & Communication)Chapter 12 (Development Management)Section 7.8 (Water)Section 12.7 (Rural House Design Considerations)Figure 12.4 (Sight Line Distance Requirements)
Decision Document Summary
Gary O'Halloran sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Derrycarbry, Roscommon, on a site currently containing an unauthorized mobile home. The application was refused by Roscommon County Council as the applicant failed to meet the rural housing need criteria for an area under urban influence. Additionally, the proposal was deemed technically unacceptable due to non-compliance with wastewater treatment standards (EPA COP 2021), inadequate sight lines for...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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