Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a suburban site and fails to meet the statutory criteria for a subordinate family flat, effectively creating an independent dwelling unit.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed family flat lacks the necessary internal connectivity and subordination to the primary dwelling, resulting in the creation of a de facto independent residential unit contrary to the Limerick City and County Development Plan.
- The scale and footprint of the extensions for which retention is sought result in excessive site coverage and a significant deficit in private open space, representing overdevelopment of the residential plot.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the fragmentation of residential sites and the proliferation of unauthorized independent units in the Milford Grange area, negatively impacting local residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.4.2Objective HO O4DM Table 11.1
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention permission for extensions and the change of use of an existing extension to a family flat at No. 6 Avilla, Milford Grange, Castletroy. The site is located within a mature residential estate in close proximity to the University of Limerick. The Planning Authority refused the application as the proposal fails to comply with Development Plan standards for ancillary family accommodation, specifically regarding integration with the main house, and represents an unsusta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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