2360352

the conversion of the existing private garage to residential accommodation consisting of dining room/ snug, bathroom, and home gym, and to construct a link to the main dwelling along with all associated site works. The flat roof link, to the rear of existing dwelling is 2.68M above finish floor level

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused on the grounds of overdevelopment, visual obtrusiveness, and the provision of substandard private open space for the existing dwelling.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, height, and design of the proposed conversion and link would result in an overdevelopment of the site that is visually obtrusive.
  • The development would be out of character with the established pattern of residential development in the Gouldavoher area.
  • The proposal would result in a substandard level of private open space for the existing dwelling, failing to meet the required planning standards.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The application (Ref: 23/60352) by Ailish Harnett sought permission to convert an existing private garage at 125 High Meadows, Gouldavoher, Limerick City, into residential accommodation (comprising a dining room/snug, bathroom, and home gym) with a 2.68m high flat-roof link to the main house. The proposal was refused by Limerick City & County Council as it was considered an overdevelopment of the site that would be visually obtrusive, out of character with the surrounding neighborhood, and would...
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