Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to significant flood risk, traffic safety concerns on the Golf Links Road, and inappropriate backland development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a flood risk area, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not increase the risk of flooding to the site or surrounding properties.
- The proposed independent residence constitutes an undesirable form of backland development that would lead to overdevelopment and a loss of residential amenity for the existing dwelling.
- The additional traffic generated by the new residence would create a hazard at the entrance onto the Golf Links Road, interfering with the safety and free flow of traffic on a strategic route.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective FR O1Objective TR O1Objective DM O1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Mary Parkes, sought permission for the demolition of a garage and the construction of a two-storey extension to be used as an independent family residence at Mill Race, Golf Links Road, Ballysimon. The application was refused by Limerick City & County Council following negative referrals regarding flood risk and traffic safety. The decision cited the site's vulnerability to flooding, the potential for traffic hazards on a busy road, and the inappropriate nature of the backland res...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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