Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes haphazard backland development that is out of character with the established pattern of the area and represents overdevelopment of a restricted site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would provide a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants due to the restricted site size and lack of adequate private open space.
- The proposal would negatively impact the residential amenities of adjacent properties by way of overlooking and overshadowing, contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar haphazard backland development in the Rathkeale Urban area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM 1DM 2Objective HO O1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Margaret O'Donoghue, sought permission for a new two-storey dwelling, entrance gate, and boundary walls at Castleview Park, Monkshill, Rathkeale (Ref: 23/60904). The proposal was situated on a backland site with connections to public water and sewerage. The application was refused by Limerick City and County Council as it was deemed to be an inappropriate form of backland development that would be out of character with the area, lead to overdevelopment, and adversely affect the re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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