Core Refusal Reason
The extension was refused due to its excessive scale and incongruous design which erodes the character of the original dwelling, combined with a failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension is disproportionately large and its design fails to integrate with the original cottage, causing significant injury to the visual amenities of the area.
- The applicant provided insufficient evidence to prove that the existing wastewater treatment system is adequate for the development, posing a potential risk to public health.
- The proposal fails to meet the development management standards of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2014-2020 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar poorly designed developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3 - Wastewater ServicesSection 9.9 House Extensions (Urban and Rural)County Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a substantial extension and design modifications to a traditional single-storey cottage at Scor Beg, Ballinameen, Co. Roscommon. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the extension, which is more than double the size of the original house, is considered an incongruous feature that fails to assimilate with the existing structure or the rural landscape. Furthermore, the planning authority cited concerns regarding the lack of evidence...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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