Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the loss of public on-street parking and create a traffic hazard for pedestrians due to the excessive width of the proposed entrance and the lowering of a significant section of the public kerb.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The lowering of the kerb over an 11ft section would lead to a significant loss of public on-street parking, which is a vital resource for residents and visitors in the Coolraine Heights estate.
- The widened entrance and removal of the boundary wall would create a traffic hazard by facilitating uncontrolled vehicular movements across the public footpath, compromising pedestrian safety.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area, which would cumulatively erode the character and safety of the residential streetscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028Objective TR O45 (Traffic Safety)Section 11.4.1 (Residential Entrances and Parking)
Decision Document Summary
The application (Ref: 26/60582) by Paul Schmid sought retention for the removal of a front boundary wall and permission to lower the kerb at 52 Coolraine Heights, Old Cratloe Road, Limerick. Located in the Limerick City North planner area, the proposal aimed to facilitate a widened entrance and extended driveway. The application was refused by Limerick City & County Council following a negative recommendation from the Council Roads department. The primary reasons for refusal were the loss of pub...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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