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Permission for the construction of a proposed dormer style dwelling house, detached domestic garage and waste water treatment system, storm water soakaways, and all associated site works, Retention Permission for works already carried out for a new vehicular entrance and site boundary fencing and associated site development works, Permission is also sought to complete same at
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under urban influence, and the proposed access provides deficient sightlines, creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant is considered to be of urban-generated origin and failed to satisfy the criteria for a rural-generated housing need as set out in the County Development Plan and Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines.
- The proposed development would constitute an unwanted precedent for urban-generated housing in a rural area under urban influence, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The proposed vehicular access provides insufficient sightlines, particularly in a southerly direction, which would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
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
The proposal sought permission for a dormer-style dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system, alongside retention permission for a vehicular entrance and site fencing at Rooskagh Townland, Bellanamullia, Co. Roscommon. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under urban influence. The application was refused primarily because the applicant, originating from the urban area of Athlone West, failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need. Furthermore, t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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