Refusal decisions · 21–27 Sep 2026

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Refusal decisions · 21–27 Sep 2026

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Refused

Killarney Td., Roscommon, Co. Roscommon., Roscommon

Killarney Td., Roscommon, Co. Roscommon.

Roscommon County Council · 2660388

What was proposed

Permission for a change of use of an existing 1944sqm warehouse building to a light Industrial/manufacturing Facility with all associated site development works at

Refusal reasons
  1. The subject site is located on unzoned lands in a rural area. Having regard to the nature and scale of the an development and the uses which are proposed to be carried out, being a manufacturing activity Pl unconnected to existing permitted enterprises at the subject location (as per the description of development activity as set out in the planning application documentation), it is not considered that the il, subject development constitutes either small scale or rural based indigenous activity as required under nc the provisions of Section 6.3 (The Role of Rural Roscommon) of the Roscommon County Development ou Plan 2022- 2028, nor does it represent diversification in the indigenous rural based economic sector. The C subject development represents a significant departure from the permitted warehouse origins of the development and would introduce industrial activity which is not related to the rural area and in addition y nt is unrelated to the permitted uses at this location and which should be more appropriately located on serviced, zoned lands. The proposed development is therefore contrary to Economic Development Policy ou Objectives ED6.9 and ED6.10 and Core Strategy Policy Objective CS2.3 of the Roscommon County C Development Plan 2022-2028, the latter of which directs growth towards designated settlements, on subject to the availability of infrastructure and services. The proposed development would set an undesirable precedent for further similarly inappropriate manufacturing/light industrial m developments in the vicinity in this rural area, would militate against the co-ordinated development m of appropriate zoned and serviced lands and would accordingly be contrary to the proper planning co and sustainable development of the area. os R
  2. It is considered that the nature of the proposed development has the potential to attract increased traffic movements, including HGVs into this rural area. The extent of traffic likely to be generated on a minor local road has the potential to endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard and the proposed development would therefore be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. !y nl
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Refused

Bockagh Farm, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, F45 YN80., Roscommon

Bockagh Farm, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, F45 YN80.

Roscommon County Council · 2660382

What was proposed

Permission for: 1. Retention of the extension, as constructed, to the existing cottage and retention of the change of use of the cottage from a domestic dwelling to short-term holiday accommodation; 2. Retention of 3 no. glamping pods for use as short-term holiday accommodation; 3. Retention of the utility shed, internal access roads and all associated and ancillary site development works; 4. Permission to decommission the existing wastewater treatment system and to install a new upgraded wastewater treatment system and TER3 Packaged Tertiary Treatment System with raised polishing filter area serving the existing cottage and 3 no. glamping pods; and 5. Permission for all associated drainage connections and ancillary site development works at

Refusal reasons
  1. The proposed development fails to satisfy the requirements of Section 12.18 (Tourism and Recreation Facilities) of Volume I of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires a site- ou specific locational justification for tourism and recreation proposals. The details presented fails to justify C the location, scale and design of proposed tourism accommodation development in an un-serviced rural y area, devoid of essential infrastructure and remote from services and facilities. The proposed nt development would give rise to inappropriate, sporadic development in the rural area, would militate ou against the preservation of the rural environment and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. C on
  2. On the basis of the details submitted and observations on site, including high water table conditions, mottling and existing drainage networks, it has not been demonstrated that the proposed wastewater m treatment system would provide adequate treatment for the wastewater generated on site or that the m site is capable of accommodating satisfactory wastewater treatment arrangements safely and adequately co to dispose of effluent in accordance with EPA requirements, including as per the provisions of the EPA os Wastewater Treatment Manual for Small Communities, Businesses, Leisure Centres and Hotels. The proposed development, if permitted, would be prejudicial to public health and give rise to adverse R environmental impacts. The proposal is contrary to the provisions of Section 7.8 (Water Services) of Volume I of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 in respect of wastewater, would set a precedent for similar inadequate servicing arrangements of this nature and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. Page 1 of 2
  3. Based on the information submitted, it has not been demonstrated that the development onsite is served by a potable water supply. Accordingly, the proposed development, if permitted, would be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
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