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the construction of a single storey extension to rear of existing shop premises, construction of bulkhead on the existing flat roof to incorporate stairwell, alterations to front elevation, provision of off-licence area within existing ground floor area, provision of outdoor seating area to front of building, together with all associated incidental ancillary and site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would result in an over-intensification of use that would negatively impact residential amenity through noise and disturbance, while also creating a traffic hazard on the Roxboro Road due to inadequate parking and increased traffic movements.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The inclusion of an outdoor seating area and an off-licence within the existing shop premises would lead to significant noise and general disturbance, which is considered detrimental to the residential amenities of the surrounding area.
  • The proposed development fails to provide adequate on-site parking, and the resulting increase in traffic movements on the R877 Roxboro Road would create a traffic hazard and obstruct the free flow of traffic on a busy regional route.
  • The proposed bulkhead and alterations to the front elevation are considered to be of poor design quality, failing to integrate sympathetically with the existing streetscape and representing overdevelopment of a restricted site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy DM R1Objective TR O1Section 11.4.2

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Owen McManus, sought permission for a single-storey rear extension, a roof bulkhead for a stairwell, and the addition of an off-licence and outdoor seating area to an existing shop at Roxboro Road, Limerick. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the intensification of commercial activity—specifically the outdoor seating and off-licence—was deemed incompatible with the residential character of the area. Furthermore, the proposal was found to pose a signif...
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