Core Refusal Reason
The development negatively impacts the architectural integrity of a Protected Structure and fails to provide acceptable residential amenity standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the studio apartment would adversely affect the character, integrity, and setting of the Protected Structure (RPS No. 3495) and the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area.
- The proposed residential unit provides a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants due to inadequate floor area and a lack of private open space.
- The development is contrary to the objectives of the Limerick Development Plan regarding the sensitive conservation of built heritage and the promotion of high-quality urban design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This planning application (Ref: 24/86) by Q-CON Properties Ltd. sought retention permission for a studio apartment and SuDS drainage at 90 O'Connell Street, Limerick, a site containing a Protected Structure (RPS 3495) and a mews on Theatre Lane. The proposal was referred to multiple internal and external bodies, including the Conservation Officer, the Heritage Council, and An Taisce. The application was refused primarily because the works were deemed to compromise the historic character of the p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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