Refusal decisions · 19–25 Oct 2026

1. Having regard to the orientation and proximity of the development proposed to be retained and an completed to the adjacent residential dwelling, and to the prevailing pattern of development in the area, Pl characterised by dwellings set back from the public road, it is considered that the development proposed il, to be retained and completed would seriously injure the amenities of residential property in the vicinity nc of the site and depreciate value, and would, therefore, be contrary to the proper planning and ou sustainable development of the area. C
2. The proposed structure for which permission for retention and completion is sought, by reference to the y nt physical interventions made and minimal retention of the original building features such as pattern of ou openings, roof details and materials, is considered to be contrary to Policy Objective PPH 3.18 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022- 2028 which seeks to protect the traditional building and C housing stock of the rural parts of the county. The development would therefore be contrary to the on proper planning and sustainable development of the area. m m

As reflected in the conclusion reached in the Stage 1 Appropriate Assessment Screening undertaken by ni Roscommon County Council as the Competent Authority, on the basis of information provided (and an having regard to the fact that a requested Natura Impact Statement to enable the undertaking of a Stage Pl 2 Appropriate Assessment has not been provided) it cannot be concluded that this development would not unduly impact upon the receiving natural environment and its associated flora and fauna, and in il, particular that the proposed development, individually or in combination with other plans or projects nc would not adversely affect the integrity of Natura 2000 sites (Lough Ree SAC and Lough Ree SPA) having ou regard to the conservation objectives of those sites. The proposed development would accordingly be C contrary to the provisions of Policy Objectives NH 10.7, NH 10.8 and NH 10.9 as set out in Volume I of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be contrary to the proper planning and y nt sustainable development of the area. ou

1. The site of the proposed development is not suitable for the safe disposal of effluent in accordance with an the 2021 EPA Code of Practice: Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems (P.E≤ 10) having regard to Pl observed site conditions, including indicators of high water table conditions and/or poor percolation characteristics on site, the depth of the water table in the main trial hole and the lack of demonstration il, that the minimum unsaturated soil/subsoil depth can be achieved, as set out in Table 6.3 of the said EPA nc Code of Practice (2021), together with the methodology used in carrying out percolation tests and ou subsequently designing the proposed infiltration area, all of which fail to accord with the requirements C of the EPA Code of Practice. The proposed development would therefore be prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. y nt
2. The proposed development by reason of the proposed siting and general design features is incapable of ou integrating into the site and into the prominent rural setting in which it is proposed, within Landscape C Character Area 14 (Arigna Mountains), which is classified as ‘Very High Value’ in the County Roscommon on Landscape Character Assessment which forms part of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022- 2028. It is considered that the proposed dwelling, if permitted, would give rise to a significant and m obtrusive feature in the landscape, would be injurious to the visual amenity and landscape character of m the area and would set an undesirable precedent for further such residential proposals in the area. The co proposed development would contravene the provisions of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022 – 2028, particularly Section 12.7 (Rural House Design Considerations) of Chapter 12 – Development os Management Standards and the siting and design principles set out in the associated “County R Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines” and therefore would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.