Core Refusal Reason
The development negatively impacts the character and visual amenity of the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) through the loss of the original front boundary wall.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of the original front boundary wall and the creation of a vehicular entrance seriously injures the character and integrity of the North Circular Road and Environs Architectural Conservation Area.
- The proposal is contrary to the Limerick Development Plan objectives which aim to protect and enhance the heritage value of designated conservation areas.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, leading to the cumulative erosion of the historic streetscape and terrace character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HE P1Objective HE O1Section 11.4.5
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a vehicular entrance and car parking area at No. 6 Glenview Terrace, Farranshone, Limerick. The site is located within a designated Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) characterized by historic terraced housing. The application was refused as the alterations involved the removal of the original boundary treatment, which was considered to significantly detract from the visual amenity and architectural heritage of the terrace, contrary to the heritag...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.