Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under urban influence and the site's unsuitability for safe effluent disposal due to high water table and peaty soil conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need as required for a site located within a 'Category Area B - Area under Urban Influence' under the Roscommon County Development Plan 2014-2020.
- The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent as the peaty soil and high water table prevent the appropriate attenuation of effluent in accordance with EPA Code of Practice standards.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 2 - Core Strategy and Settlement PolicySection 2.3 - Settlement HierarchySection 2.3.8 - One off Rural HousingChapter 5 - HousingSection 5.9 - Rural HousingSection 5.11 - Housing in the CountrysideSection 5.11.1 - Rural Housing StrategyChapter 9 - Development Management Guidelines and StandardsSection 9.5 - Rural Siting and DesignSection 9.38 - Additional Development Management StandardsPolicy 5.29Table 5.3
Decision Document Summary
This planning application (PD21-693) proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and effluent treatment system at Taylorstown, Cloonown, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Urban Influence'. Roscommon County Council refused permission because the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for rural-generated housing need and the Environment Department determined that the site's soil conditions were incapable of safely treat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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