Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its excessive scale and industrial design, which resulted in an over-dominant visual impact that failed to integrate into the residential setting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The shed's floor area of 312.50m² is significantly larger than the 230m² dwelling, failing to be subordinate in scale to the primary residence.
- The industrial design and use of grey corrugated metal cladding are inappropriate for a domestic setting and inconsistent with the character of the existing dwelling.
- The structure creates an unwarranted and over-dominant visual impact that is injurious to the visual amenities of the area and contrary to the Roscommon County Development Plan 2014-2020.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.11Chapter 9Section 9.5Section 12.9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a 312.50m² shed structure used for domestic purposes to the rear of a dwelling at Bellaugh, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. The site is situated in a rural 'Urban Periphery' zone. Roscommon County Council refused the proposal because the shed's substantial scale and industrial-style metal cladding were considered non-subordinate to the main house and visually intrusive. The planning authority concluded that the development was contrary to Section 9.5 of t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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