Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dormer extension is visually obtrusive and architecturally incompatible due to its height exceeding the ridge line and its flat-roof design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development, by virtue of extending above the ridge line of the existing dwelling, would result in a prominent and discordant feature in the established roofscape of Saint Joseph Street.
- The flat-roof design and scale of the dormer are considered unsympathetic to the character, proportions, and architectural integrity of the existing mid-terrace dwelling.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively erode the visual amenity and character of this sensitive urban streetscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028Section 11.4.3 (Dormer Extensions)Objective DM 3 (Residential Extensions)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a flat-roof dormer extension to the rear of 24 Saint Joseph Street, Limerick, to facilitate an attic conversion. The site is located within a traditional residential terrace. The proposal was refused primarily because the extension exceeds the height of the existing roof ridge and utilizes a flat-roof design that is incompatible with the architectural heritage and visual amenity of the streetscape....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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