Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under urban influence and failure to provide safe access with adequate sight lines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need or a site-specific social or economic link to the area as required for Rural Policy Zone A under the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development fails to provide the required 90-metre sight lines at the entrance, and the achievement of necessary visibility is dependent on land and vegetation outside the applicant's control.
- The proposal would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 3.1: Rural Area TypesTable 3.2: Rural Housing Need CriteriaPolicy Objective PPH 3.13Section 12.24Figure 12.4Chapter 2: Core Strategy & Settlement PolicyChapter 3: People, Places & HousesChapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport & CommunicationChapter 12: Development Management
Decision Document Summary
Michael Dolan sought permission to construct a 257.7 sqm dwelling house and ancillary works at Beagh (Brabazon), Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. The site is located within 'Rural Policy Zone A - Areas under Urban Influence' of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a rural-generated housing need or a functional economic/social link to the specific area. Additionally, the proposed access failed to meet safety...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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