Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety concerns on a busy regional road (R526) and the negative impact on the visual character of the streetscape resulting from the removal of the original boundary wall.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of a new vehicular entrance onto the heavily trafficked R526 Ballinacurra Road would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing the free flow of road users.
- The removal of the existing boundary wall and conversion of the front garden to a parking area would significantly detract from the visual amenity and established character of the streetscape.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments along this strategic regional route, further compromising the safety and capacity of the road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TR O41Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new vehicular entrance and on-site parking at No. 3 Ferndale, Ballinacurra Road, Limerick. The site is located on a busy regional road (R526) near a junction. The Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds: firstly, that the new access point would pose a traffic hazard on a high-volume road; and secondly, that the loss of the front boundary wall and garden would negatively impact the visual character of the area. The proposal was deemed...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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