Core Refusal Reason
The proposed conversion was refused due to substandard residential amenity for future occupants and its detrimental impact on the character of the Kilfinnane Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed studio apartment fails to meet the minimum internal floor area and private open space standards required for quality residential development under the County Development Plan.
- The conversion of a storage shed in this sensitive location would detract from the character and visual amenity of the Kilfinnane Architectural Conservation Area.
- The development represents an over-intensification of use on a restricted site and lacks the high-quality architectural design necessary for a change of use in a heritage context.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective EH O7 (Architectural Conservation Areas)Policy DM 2 (Residential Development Standards)Objective HO O3 (Protection of Residential Amenity)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Muhammad Ijaz, sought permission (Ref: 25/60795) to convert an existing storage shed on Church Road, Kilfinnane, into a one-bedroom studio apartment. Although the site is served by public water and sewerage, the proposal was refused by Limerick City and County Council. The decision was primarily based on the substandard quality of the proposed accommodation and the potential negative impact on the local heritage, as evidenced by the referral of the application to the Heritage Coun...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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