elphin local area plan 2009 - 2015 - Roscommon County Council
elphin local area plan 2009 - 2015 - Roscommon County Council
elphin local area plan 2009 - 2015 - Roscommon County Council
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Chapter 10: Development Management Guidelines and Standards<br />
4. Pitched roofs will be required, where appropriate, except on some single storey rear extensions.<br />
Flat roof extensions visible from public <strong>area</strong>s should be avoided.<br />
5. Dormer extensions should not obscure the main features of the existing roof, i.e. should not break<br />
the ridge or eaves lines of the roof.<br />
6. Front dormers should normally be set back at least three-tile courses from the eaves line and<br />
should be clad in a material matching the existing roof.<br />
7. The development should not have an adverse impact on the amenities of adjoining properties;<br />
8. Site coverage should be carefully considered to avoid unacceptable loss of private open space or<br />
encroachment on wastewater treatment infrastructure.<br />
9. In urban <strong>area</strong>s the development should not result in the loss of any off street parking<br />
10. In some circumstances a gap of 1.5m to be retained between the extension and the neighbouring<br />
site boundary so as to prevent dwellings which were intended to be detached from becoming a<br />
terrace.<br />
11. Proposed side extensions must retain side access to the rear of the property.<br />
The <strong>Council</strong> will consider on their merits, exemptions to the above policy in the case of adaptations<br />
required to provide accommodation for people with disabilities.<br />
In dealing with detached units to provide ancillary accommodation for family members (granny flats) the<br />
<strong>Council</strong> shall have regard to the following:<br />
• Vehicular Access to the flat should be shared.<br />
• Required separation distances from wastewater treatment systems<br />
• Garden <strong>area</strong>s should be shared<br />
• The unit should not consist of more than a combined living/kitchen/dining <strong>area</strong>, WC bathroom<br />
and no more than two bedrooms.<br />
• The unit will be conditioned to restrict the use to the enjoyment of the main dwelling.<br />
• The flat shall not be let or sold, other than as part of the overall property<br />
10.3.7 Backland Development<br />
Development of backlands, including the construction of extra dwellings in back gardens may result in<br />
inappropriate and disorderly development and can have an adverse effect on the residential amenity of<br />
adjoining properties. This may also result in the overloading of infrastructure and in missed opportunities<br />
for integrated renewal. Backland development will be considered if:<br />
• There is no loss of privacy to adjoining dwellings.<br />
• The access arrangements would not significantly increase noise and disturbance to existing<br />
dwellings.<br />
• There is adequate off-street parking.<br />
• There is adequate provision of private amenity space.<br />
• The scale and design of the dwelling is compatible with the character of the buildings in the<br />
surrounding <strong>area</strong>.<br />
• There are no issues of overshadowing.<br />
• Existing trees or natural features are retained, where possible.<br />
In the event that a large plot of land, located in a backland location, is the subject of a development<br />
proposal, an indicative layout of the overall development intentions for the land will be required.<br />
10.3.8 Use of Upper Floors for Residential Purposes<br />
The <strong>Council</strong> shall encourage the owners of commercial properties to use upper floors for residential use<br />
where a commercial use is not required or feasible. The use for living purposes would contribute to the<br />
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