22566

Retention Permission for: (i) Existing shed type structure located to the rear of existing dwelling house which is being used ancillary to the enjoyment of the associated dwelling house; Permission for: (ii) Proposed installation of additional onsite landscaping & erection of fencing to provide natural screening of the existing shed type structure from view; (iii) Proposed installation of solar PV/Thermal panels on the roof of existing shed type structure to service the associated dwelling house and all ancillary works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to the excessive scale and industrial character of the shed, which is not ancillary to the dwelling, and its interference with the site's wastewater treatment system.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The shed's excessive footprint and industrial design are disproportionate to the main dwelling and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in a residential setting.
  • The structure is located on the site of a previously permitted percolation area, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that the current wastewater system is compliant with public health standards.
  • The proposed solar panels are dependent on the status of the shed, which does not have the benefit of planning permission and is deemed unacceptable in principle.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 12.9 Domestic Garages/Sheds Urban and RuralChapter 8 - Climate Action, Energy and EnvironmentChapter 12 - Development Management Guidelines and StandardsSection 9.5

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for a large (312.5 sqm) industrial-style shed, along with permission for landscaping and solar panels, at Bellaugh, Athlone. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the shed's scale and appearance are not ancillary to the residential use of the site and would negatively impact the area's character. Furthermore, the shed was built over a designated percolation area, raising significant public health concerns regarding the site's wastew...
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