Core Refusal Reason
The application for retention was submitted on a site where the layout, boundaries, entrance, and wastewater treatment system deviate significantly from previous permissions without authorization, precluding a favorable assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted site layout plan is fundamentally inconsistent with the parent permission (PD/02/1193), involving unauthorized alterations to site boundaries and the entrance location.
- The wastewater treatment system and percolation area were relocated without planning consent, and it is unclear if the current arrangement complies with the EPA Code of Practice.
- The presence of additional unauthorized elements on-site, including a timber construction and a second shed not included in the public notices, prevents a comprehensive assessment of the development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 9 - Development Management Guidelines and StandardsSection 9.5 Rural Siting and Design
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of a 55sqm domestic garage at Carrownamaddy Townland, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. While the physical design and stone finish of the garage were deemed visually acceptable, the Planning Authority identified that the overall site layout is inconsistent with the parent permission (PD/02/1193). Significant unauthorized changes were noted, including the relocation of the site entrance and the wastewater treatment system. Consequently, the application was refused as the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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