Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a speculative two-dwelling development in an area under urban influence, and the proposed design was deemed visually injurious to the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required for 'Rural Policy Zone A' (Areas under Urban Influence), with the proposal for two dwellings being viewed as a speculative development.
- The proposed development is contrary to the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically policy objective PPH 3.13, which aims to manage and restrict speculative housing in rural areas.
- The form, mass, and bulk of the proposed dwellings, including excessively wide gables, would be injurious to the visual amenity of the area and fail to adhere to the Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 2: Core Strategy & Settlement PolicySection 2.6 Settlement HierarchySection 2.7 Settlement StrategyChapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport and CommunicationsSection 7.8 Water ServicesChapter 9: Built HeritageChapter 12: Development ManagementSection 12.7 Rural House Design ConsiderationsTable 3.1: Rural Area TypesTable 3.2: Rural Housing Need CriteriaSection 3.10Policy Objective PPH 3.13
Decision Document Summary
Cyril McSharry sought permission to construct two dwelling houses and domestic garages at Carrownabrickna, Roscommon, on a 0.5-hectare site located in a rural area designated as 'Rural Policy Zone A' (Areas under Urban Influence). The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the applicant did not establish a site-specific economic or social need to reside in the locality, characterizing the project as speculative. Additionally, the design of the dwellings was found to be inco...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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