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the construction of a three storey extension to an existing building as previously granted under Planning Reference 99/2676, the extension will be utilised for medical purposes with associated administration areas all with existing connections to public utility services and all required associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused primarily due to significant flood risk concerns and the failure to satisfy the requirements of the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines, as indicated by the mandatory referral to the Physical Directorate.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is located within a flood-prone area, and the application failed to provide a satisfactory justification or assessment to the Physical Directorate regarding flood risk.
  • The scale and three-storey height of the proposed medical extension are considered excessive and out of character with the existing building and the village streetscape of Clarina.
  • The proposal failed to demonstrate adequate provision for public utility connections and traffic safety management for the increased intensity of use at this location.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

Owen O'Sullivan submitted a planning application (Ref: 22/624) for the construction of a three-storey medical extension to an existing building in Clarina Village, Ballybrown, Co. Limerick. The application was refused by Limerick City & County Council following internal referrals, most notably to the Physical Directorate for flood risk assessment. The refusal was based on the site's vulnerability to flooding and the inappropriate scale of the three-storey design within the context of the village...
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