2460527

a change of use of a portion of the existing light industrial building to 9 no. residential apartment units and associated site works. The development will consist of changes to elevations to accommodate new external windows and doors and internal alterations to construct 3 no. 1 bed apartments at first floor level and 1 no. 2 bed apartment and 5 no. 1 bedroom apartments at ground floor level and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to the inadequacy of the existing private wastewater treatment system to serve nine residential units and the failure to provide a suitable level of residential amenity within an active light industrial setting.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The reliance on an existing septic tank and treatment system for a multi-unit residential development of this scale is considered unsustainable and poses a significant risk to public health and environmental safety.
  • The conversion of light industrial space to high-density residential use at this location results in a substandard living environment for future occupants, characterized by poor outlook, insufficient natural light, and a lack of private open space.
  • The proposal represents an inappropriate over-intensification of use that creates a conflict between the remaining enterprise activities and the new residential units, potentially compromising the viability of the existing enterprise centre.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

Planning application 24/60527 sought permission to convert a portion of a light industrial building at The Old Creamery Enterprise Centre, Ardagh, into nine residential apartments (eight 1-bed and one 2-bed units). The site is located in a rural/village context and currently utilizes a private septic tank system. Limerick City & County Council refused the application primarily because the existing sewerage infrastructure is inadequate for the proposed residential density and the development fail...
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