Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered to be out of character with the North Circular Road Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and would negatively impact the visual amenity and historic streetscape of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the granny flat extension are deemed to be unsympathetic to the character of the existing dwelling and the wider Architectural Conservation Area.
- The proposed widening of the vehicular entrance and installation of electric gates would result in the loss of traditional boundary features, detrimental to the established character of the North Circular Road streetscape.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate modifications within a designated ACA, contrary to the objectives of the Limerick Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy AH P1Objective AH O1Section 11.4.3Section 11.4.4
Decision Document Summary
This application (Ref: 24/60871) sought retention for an extension to a granny flat and permission for a widened vehicular entrance with electric gates at Palm Court, North Circular Road, Limerick. Located within a sensitive Architectural Conservation Area, the proposal was refused due to its negative impact on the historic character and visual amenities of the locality. The planning authority determined that the alterations were incongruous with the existing streetscape and would set a poor pre...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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