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the demolition of the existing third floor residential accommodation and to reinstate a hipped pitched roof to the existing three-storey building with all ancillary and associated works at 46 Nicholas Street, Limerick. The works are adjacent to Bourke’s Castle which is a Protected Structure Ref: RPS. 3011

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed demolition of the third floor and subsequent roof alterations were deemed to cause significant loss of historic fabric and negatively impact the architectural integrity and character of the Protected Structure and the Nicholas Street Architectural Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The demolition of the existing third-floor residential accommodation would result in the unacceptable loss of original historic fabric, thereby undermining the architectural significance and special interest of the Protected Structure (RPS 3011).
  • The proposed reinstatement of a hipped pitched roof is considered an inappropriate design intervention that would adversely affect the visual amenity and historic streetscape character of the Nicholas Street Architectural Conservation Area.
  • Granting permission for the removal of a building storey within the historic core of Limerick City would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy EH O1 (Protection of Protected Structures)Policy EH O3 (Architectural Conservation Areas)

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission for the demolition of the third-floor residential unit and the installation of a new hipped roof at 46 Nicholas Street, Limerick, a Protected Structure (RPS 3011) situated in a sensitive historic location adjacent to Bourke's Castle. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority primarily due to its detrimental impact on the building's heritage value and the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area. The decision emphasized that the loss of historic fabri...
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