Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to meet architectural design standards for a rural setting and provided insufficient technical detail regarding wastewater treatment and water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design concept, specifically the 'T' plan form and front projection, represents an insufficient response to the rural setting and fails to reflect traditional vernacular architecture.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed domestic wastewater treatment system could adequately attenuate effluents in accordance with the 2021 EPA Code of Practice.
- There is a lack of clarity regarding the water supply, as the application proposed a public mains connection despite the site being located within the catchment of a private group water scheme.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.3Section 2.3.8Section 4.1.3Section 4.2Section 4.3Section 4.3.1Section 4.3.2Section 5.9Section 5.11Section 5.11.1Section 9.5Section 9.8Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines Sections 4, 6, and 7
Decision Document Summary
The application by Lorcan & Aislinn Donaldson proposed a 322sqm dwelling and garage at Ballysundrivan, Co. Roscommon, within a landscape of moderate value. While the site is located in an area 'in need of regeneration' where rural housing is supported in principle, the Planning Authority issued a request for further information (effectively a preliminary refusal of the current plans) due to significant reservations. The primary concerns centered on the dwelling's suburban design and excessive gl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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