Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of a restricted backland site and traffic safety concerns due to the narrowness of Chapel Lane.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development represents overdevelopment of a restricted backland site, which would negatively impact the residential amenities of neighboring properties through overlooking and overshadowing.
- The access via Chapel Lane is inadequate in width and alignment to safely accommodate the additional traffic generated, creating a traffic hazard and obstructing existing road users.
- The scale and design of the dwellings fail to respect the character of the Rathkeale Architectural Conservation Area, detracting from the visual amenity of the historic streetscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CPO 3Objective CPO 28Objective CPO 31Section 11.4.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of two detached two-storey houses on a backland site at Chapel Lane, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick. The site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area and is accessed via a narrow historic lane. The application was refused because the development would result in overdevelopment of a constrained site, lead to traffic safety issues on the narrow lane, and fail to protect the character of the historic urban area....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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