Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission as the development is compatible with the 'TC' Town and District Centre zoning, complies with the County Retail Strategy for Level 4 settlements, and incorporates design measures that protect the integrity of the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area and the setting of nearby protected structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retail use is permitted in principle under the 'TC' zoning and is appropriate for the designated Level 4 Neighbourhood Centre status of Donabate within the retail hierarchy.
- The sensitive architectural design, which includes lowering the finished floor level and sinking the car park, ensures the development integrates into the Architectural Conservation Area without seriously injuring visual or residential amenities.
- The Traffic and Transport Assessment demonstrates that the local road network and the proposed site access have sufficient capacity to accommodate the development safely.
Cited Policies (CDP)
FCDP 2023 Objective CSO46 (Donabate Town Centre)FCDP 2023 Objective EEO90 (New Retail Development)FCDP 2023 Objective EEO96 (Level 4 Centres)FCDP 2023 Objective EEO97 (Retail Provision in Level 4 Centres)FCDP 2023 Objective EEO98 (Sufficient Retail Offer)FCDP 2023 Policy EEP32 (Retail Strategy)FCDP 2023 Policy HCAP14 (Architectural Conservation Areas)FCDP 2023 Objective DMS03 (Design Statements)Table 14.9 Car Parking Standards
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report assesses a planning appeal for a 1,835sqm single-storey supermarket on a greenfield site at Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin. The site is highly sensitive, located within the Donabate - Newbridge House Demesne & The Square Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and near several protected structures, including St. Patrick’s Church. Third-party appellants argued that the proposal represented overdevelopment, would cause traffic congestion on a narrow road, and was at odds...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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