Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its inappropriate scale and design relative to a Protected Structure, lack of evidence regarding wastewater treatment capacity, and concerns over traffic safety at a substandard entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and massing of the two-storey extension would be visually dominant and fail to respect the architectural character and setting of the Protected Structure (Abington Rectory).
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing private wastewater treatment system is capable of accommodating the additional load generated by the proposed office expansion.
- The proposed development would lead to an intensification of use of a substandard site access onto a narrow local road, creating a hazard for road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective EH O1Objective EH O2Objective TR O41
Decision Document Summary
The application by Glenstal Foods Limited proposed the demolition of farm stores and the construction of a two-storey office extension at Abington Rectory, Murroe, a site containing a Protected Structure. Limerick City & County Council refused permission because the extension's design was deemed unsympathetic to the heritage asset, the wastewater arrangements were not sufficiently justified, and the increased traffic at the existing entrance was considered a safety risk....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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