Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents an inappropriate and disorderly form of backland development in a rural area that would negatively impact residential amenity and set an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development constitutes an inappropriate and disorderly form of backland development that lacks a clear rationale for the specific site selection.
- The layout would be injurious to existing residential amenities by overlooking and inconveniencing adjoining properties, potentially depreciating property values in the vicinity.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for further uncoordinated and haphazard development in the rural setting, contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
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 TransportationSection 12.11 Backland development
Decision Document Summary
Paul and Aine Jordan applied for permission to construct a detached dwelling house, domestic garage, and effluent treatment system at Grange, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a 'Remaining Rural Area' under the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028. While the technical aspects of the proposal, such as wastewater management and road safety, were deemed acceptable, the application was refused primarily because the site configuration represents haphazard backland development....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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