Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its overbearing impact on neighboring residential amenity and the provision of substandard private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and height of the proposed dwelling would result in significant overshadowing and an overbearing impact on the adjoining residential property to the east.
- The development fails to provide a sufficient quantity and quality of private open space, leading to a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants.
- The proposal constitutes an undesirable form of backland development that would set a negative precedent for similar haphazard development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HOU O3Section 10.5.2Section 10.5.1
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the conversion of an existing shed at the rear of a premises on Main Street, Cappamore, into a dwelling house, involving re-roofing and the installation of dormer and velux windows. Limerick City & County Council refused the proposal primarily because it would negatively impact the residential amenities of the adjoining property through overshadowing and its overbearing nature. Additionally, the site was found to have insufficient private open space, and the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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