2560657

conversion and extension of existing single storey residential garage to a three bedroom dwelling house. this application also proposes provision of new / amended window and door openings to revised elevations, new roofs, walls and floors as necessary to provide thermal upgrading to comply with building regulations, hard and soft landscaping, any necessary demolitions, sub-division of the existing site with new separating wall/fence , connections to existing services on site and all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to concerns regarding the adequacy of the existing septic tank for an additional dwelling and traffic safety issues related to the site's sub-division and intensification.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development relies on an existing septic tank for wastewater treatment, which is deemed insufficient for an additional three-bedroom dwelling and poses a risk to public health.
  • The sub-division of the residential plot and conversion of the garage would result in an inappropriate density and layout, constituting over-development of the site.
  • The intensification of the site access onto Caher Road poses a risk to traffic safety and the efficient operation of the local road network.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

Planning application 25/60657, submitted by Brian Tobin, sought permission for the conversion and extension of a single-storey residential garage into a three-bedroom dwelling at Caher Road, Cahernardrish, Mungret, Co. Limerick. The project involved the sub-division of the existing site and connection to an existing septic tank. The application was refused by Limerick City & County Council following negative referrals from Uisce Eireann, Water Services, and the Council Roads department, primaril...
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