Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need, significant road safety concerns regarding a new access onto a national secondary road, and potential adverse impacts on nearby Natura 2000 protected sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine rural-generated housing need for the 'Urban Periphery' category as required by the Roscommon County Development Plan 2014-2020.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety by intensifying access onto the N61 national secondary road in close proximity to busy junctions and existing safety barriers.
- In the absence of a Natura Impact Statement and adequate wastewater treatment details, it cannot be concluded that the proposal would not have a significant adverse impact on the Lough Ree SAC and SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.11Policy 5.29Policy 4.12Chapter 7Policy 7.1Table 5.3Section 9.38Section 2.3Section 5.9Section 9.5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a three-bedroom dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Bogganfin, Athlone, located within an unzoned 'Urban Periphery' area. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the applicant did not satisfy the local rural housing need criteria. Furthermore, the proposed entrance onto the N61 national road was deemed a traffic hazard due to its location between two busy junctions. Finally, the proximity to the Lough Ree Special Area o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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