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a change of use of existing two-storey office building of 249.6m2 to a new medical care unit (GP Practice) of 249.6m2; comprising of a reception, waiting and admin area, 6 consult rooms, a nurses' station and a staff area; along with the addition of a new draft lobby to main front entrance of 8.8m2, comprising of new glazed front entrance doors and side lights below the existing covered patio and 2 No. new wall mounted omni lit signage and all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed medical care unit is contrary to the 'Enterprise and Employment' zoning objective for the site, as such a use is not permitted within this zone under the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

The proposed change of use to a medical care unit is not compatible with the 'Enterprise and Employment' zoning of Raheen Business Park, which is intended for employment-generating uses.
The applicant failed to provide an adequate sequential assessment to justify why the facility could not be located in a more appropriate town, district, or local center.
The development would result in the loss of designated employment land to a non-conforming use, potentially undermining the strategic function and character of the business park.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028Enterprise and Employment Zoning Objective

Decision Document Summary

Centric Health Primary Care Ltd. sought permission to convert a 249.6m2 two-storey office building at 4 Site House, Raheen Business Park, into a GP practice with six consult rooms and associated facilities. The application was refused by Limerick City & County Council primarily because the site is zoned for 'Enterprise and Employment', a designation that does not permit medical care units. The planning authority also found that the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a sequential approach...

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