Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would negatively impact the architectural integrity of a Protected Structure and fail to provide an adequate standard of residential amenity for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The conversion of the ancillary storage building would result in an inappropriate intervention that diminishes the character and setting of Shelbourne House, a Protected Structure (RPS 288).
- The proposed studio apartment fails to meet the minimum internal floor area and private open space requirements as set out in the 'Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments'.
- The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site and would lead to a substandard level of residential amenity, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CPO 10.41 (Protected Structures)Section 11.3.2 (Residential Development Standards)Objective CPO 11.1 (Quality Housing)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Lorraine Gavin, sought permission for the change of use of an external storage building to a studio apartment at Shelbourne House, North Circular Road, Limerick. Shelbourne House is a Protected Structure (RPS 288). The application was refused by the planning authority primarily due to the adverse impact the conversion would have on the architectural heritage of the site and the failure of the proposed unit to meet mandatory national and local residential design standards regarding...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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