Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered non-ancillary to a domestic dwelling, conflicts with the residential zoning of the site, and would be injurious to both residential and visual amenities due to its industrial scale and intended use for machinery restoration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed use for the storage and restoration of machinery is not ancillary to a domestic dwelling and conflicts with the 'Existing Residential' zoning objectives, which would negatively impact the residential amenity of the area.
- The scale, proportions, and industrial design of the 115sqm structure are incongruent with the urban residential setting and would be injurious to the visual amenities of the locality.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for disproportionately large non-domestic stores in urban areas and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as outlined in Chapter 9 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 9 - Development Management Guidelines and StandardsRoscommon County Development Plan 2014-2020Roscommon Town Local Area Plan 2014-2020
Decision Document Summary
Gerard Dervin sought planning permission to construct a 115sqm garage/store at Ardnanagh, Galway Road, Roscommon, on a site zoned for 'Existing Residential' use. The proposal was refused by Roscommon County Council primarily because the intended use—machinery storage and restoration—was deemed non-ancillary to a residential dwelling and incompatible with the site's zoning. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the building's industrial scale and design were visually inappropriate ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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