2360076

a two storey extension to existing single storey dwelling house, re-modelling of existing single storey cottage, revisions to existing elevations, connection to existing on site services, hard and soft landscaping, thermal upgrading, window and door replacement, new vehicular entrance from access roadway and all ancillary site works

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The development represents overdevelopment of the site, providing inadequate private open space for occupants and causing significant injury to the residential and visual amenities of the area through its obtrusive scale, overshadowing, and overlooking of adjoining properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The extension results in 100% site coverage, which is considered an incongruous and overbearing addition that fails to respect the proportions of the existing terrace block.
  • The development significantly diminishes the available private open space to an unacceptable level, resulting in a substandard quality of residential amenity for occupants.
  • The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028Section 11.4.4.1Section 11.4.4.1.2Objective HO O3Table DM 3: Rear Gardens

Decision Document Summary

This report evaluates an appeal for the retention of an 18sqm first-floor bedroom extension at a mid-terrace dwelling in Limerick City Centre. The Inspector observed that the extension covers the entire site footprint and is flush with party boundaries, leading to 100% site coverage. While the applicant argued that the site benefits from nearby public parks and communal refuse areas, the Inspector found that the lack of private amenity space failed to meet the standards of Table DM 3. Furthermor...
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