Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate the structure's status as a habitable dwelling, and the proposed extension was considered excessive in scale and design, alongside traffic safety concerns regarding sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the existing structure was a habitable dwelling or was last used as a dwelling, which is a prerequisite for renovation under Policy HOU O45 of the Limerick Development Plan.
- The scale, massing, and design of the proposed extension were deemed excessive and would dominate the original farmhouse, detracting from the rural character of the Tinnatarriff area.
- The proposed development failed to demonstrate that the required sightlines could be achieved at the site entrance, thereby creating a traffic hazard on the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HOU O45Objective TR O44Section 11.4.3
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the reconstruction and refurbishment of a derelict farmhouse, a new extension, and a wastewater treatment system at Tinnatarriff, Cappamore, Co. Limerick. The planning authority refused the proposal primarily because the applicant did not establish the building's history as a habitable dwelling. Furthermore, the extension was considered disproportionately large, and the site entrance did not meet safety standards for sightlines....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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