Core Refusal Reason
The development is visually obtrusive and detrimental to the character of the Foxes Bow Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) due to its inappropriate design, scale, and materials.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The perspex roof and associated structures are considered visually discordant with the established historic character and appearance of the Foxes Bow streetscape.
- The development fails to protect or enhance the architectural heritage of the designated Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
- Granting retention permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar types of inappropriate development within the city's sensitive historic core.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective BHA O3Policy BHA P1Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a perspex roof over an outdoor courtyard and the installation of access gates at Foxes Bow, Limerick. The site is located within a designated Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) in the city centre. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the structure's design and materials are visually obtrusive and detract from the character of the area, thereby conflicting with development plan policies aimed at protecting built heritag...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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