Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to site unsuitability for wastewater treatment owing to high water levels and extreme groundwater vulnerability, alongside poor architectural design that would negatively impact the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to high water levels and extreme groundwater vulnerability, posing a significant risk to public health and the environment.
- The proposed dormer bungalow is a poorly proportioned structure that would form an obtrusive feature in a high-value rural landscape, failing to integrate with its surroundings as required by the Rural Design Guidelines.
- The development would contravene specific provisions of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2014-2020, particularly Section 9.8, and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 2 - Core Strategy and Settlement PolicySection 2.3 - Settlement HierarchySection 2.3.8 - One off Rural HousingChapter 4 - InfrastructureSection 4.1.3 - Road Transportation and MovementSection 4.2 - Water ServicesSection 4.3 - Wastewater ServicesSection 4.3.1 - Rural Wastewater DisposalSection 4.3.2 - Surface Water DrainageChapter 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 Sighting and DesignSection 9.8 - Rural Residential Consideration
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a dormer bungalow, detached garage, and a private wastewater treatment system at Knockhall, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a rural area classified as a 'Very High Value' landscape. Roscommon County Council refused permission primarily because the site conditions, characterized by high water tables and extreme groundwater vulnerability, were deemed unsuitable for the safe disposal of effluent. Furthermore, the planning authori...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.