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construction of a two storey extension to the rear of dwelling with the demolition of existing utility area, construction of a two car garage over original footprint at the rear of property with the addition of an office/home gym, connection to mains sewer at rear of property and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Overdevelopment of a restricted site within an Architectural Conservation Area, resulting in negative impacts on heritage character and residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed two-storey rear extension, by virtue of its height and massing, would result in significant overshadowing and a loss of residential amenity for the adjoining property at No. 4 Mortell Villas.
  • The construction of a large detached garage with an upper-floor office/gym represents an over-intensification of use on a constrained urban plot, leaving insufficient private open space for the primary dwelling.
  • The scale and design of the proposed works are unsympathetic to the character of the O'Connell Avenue Architectural Conservation Area and fail to preserve the architectural integrity of the terrace.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028 Policy BHA P1 (Architectural Conservation Areas)Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028 Objective DM O1 (Development Management Standards)Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028 Section 11.4.3 (Residential Extensions)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a substantial two-storey rear extension and a detached two-car garage with an office/gym at No. 3 Mortell Villas, O'Connell Avenue, Limerick. The site is located within a sensitive Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and was referred to several heritage and archaeological bodies. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, which would negatively impact the character of the ...
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