Core Refusal Reason
The domestic storage shed, by reason of its excessive scale, elevated position on the site, and inappropriate design, is visually obtrusive and fails to protect or enhance the residential amenity of the area, specifically impacting neighboring properties through overshadowing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The shed's scale and elevated location make it a prominent and visually obtrusive feature that is incapable of integrating with the existing residential setting and is clearly visible from the N60 national route.
- The structure negatively impacts the residential amenity of adjacent properties, particularly house number 46, due to its proximity to the boundary and the resulting overshadowing of private open space.
- The development is contrary to the 'Existing Residential' zoning objectives of the Roscommon Town Local Area Plan 2014-2020, which seek to protect and enhance the residential amenities of existing communities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 9 Development Management Guidelines and StandardsExisting Residential zoning objectives
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a 54m² domestic storage shed at 54 Castle Manor, Roscommon, located within a residential development zoned 'Existing Residential'. The structure, featuring corrugated metal cladding, was built on an elevated portion of the rear garden. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the shed's scale and prominent positioning cause significant visual injury to the residential area and the N60 approach road. Additionally, the council determine...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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