Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under urban influence, and the proposal sought a private treatment system despite the availability of public services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required for an area designated as being under 'Urban Influence' in the Roscommon County Development Plan 2014-2020.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines and local policy intended to restrict housing to those who are an intrinsic part of the rural community.
- The site has the potential to be served by public water and sewer mains, making the proposed private wastewater treatment system an unnecessary and unsustainable precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 2Section 2.3Section 2.3.8Chapter 5Section 5.9Section 5.11Section 5.11.1Chapter 9Section 9.5Section 9.38Policy 5.29Table 5.3
Decision Document Summary
Brian Duffy sought planning permission for a two-storey dwelling house, domestic garage, and a private sewerage treatment unit at Barrybeg Townland, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to those with a substantiated local need. The local authority refused the application because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of such a need and because the site could be connected to existing public w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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