Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to critical traffic safety hazards arising from a dangerous access point near a railway bridge and bend, combined with significant adverse visual impacts on a high-value landscape overlooking Lough O'Flynn.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance is situated on a dangerous bend in close proximity to a railway bridge and a public amenity area, creating an unsafe access arrangement that would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
- The development would result in significant adverse visual impacts on a 'high value' landscape (Suck River Source and Lough O'Flynn Boglands and Esker Ridges) due to its prominent, exposed siting and the requirement for excessive excavation of natural ground levels.
- The proposal fails to comply with the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding rural house design standards and the requirement to minimize visual impacts in sensitive landscape character areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 2 - Core Strategy and Settlement PolicyChapter 3 - People, Places and HousingSection 3.10 Rural Area TypesChapter 7 - Infrastructure, Transport and CommunicationsSection 7.8 Water ServicesChapter 12 - Development Management StandardsSection 12.7 Rural House Design ConsiderationsSection 12.24 Roads and TransportationPolicy objective NH 10.25
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Robert Cregg, sought permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, and treatment system at Willsborough, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a sensitive 'high value' landscape overlooking Lough O'Flynn and is accessed via the L1243 Local Primary Road. Roscommon County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed access point was deemed a traffic hazard due to its proximity to a railway bridge and a dangerous bend. Furthermore, the planning auth...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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