Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to excessive density and over-development resulting from the sub-division of an existing residential site, negative impacts on the privacy and amenity of neighboring properties, and insufficient evidence regarding the adequacy of wastewater treatment arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development constitutes an over-concentration and excessive density of development in a rural area through the sub-division of an existing site, setting an undesirable precedent for inappropriate development.
- The orientation and proximity of the structure would be injurious to the residential amenity of adjacent properties by way of loss of privacy and potential depreciation of property value.
- Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that the proposed private wastewater treatment system is adequate, which could be prejudicial to public health and contrary to sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 7 - Infrastructure, Transport and CommunicationsChapter 12 - Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the retention and completion of an unauthorized single-storey dwelling and associated wastewater treatment system at Lisheenanierin, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. The proposal involved the sub-division of a site previously granted permission for a single dwelling (PD 05 1708). Roscommon County Council refused the application on the grounds that it represents over-development and excessive density in a rural context, negatively impacts the residential amenity of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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