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(1) PROVISION OF A FUNFAIR / WATERPARK TO INCLUDE VARIOUS AMUSEMENT RIDES AND SLIDES (2) CONSTRUCTION OF (A) BOUNDARY AND RETAINING WALLS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING GROUND LEVELS (B) BOUNDARY WALLS AND FENCE WITH A PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ONTO ASTORIA ROAD AND ALL ASSOCIATED, DRAINAGE, LIGHTING & SERVICES AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended granting permission because the development is an appropriate extension of established tourism and leisure uses on a brownfield site within Bundoran town centre. It is deemed compatible with the 'Town Centre' zoning objective, would not significantly injure visual or residential amenities, and is acceptable in terms of traffic safety and public health.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal represents a sustainable extension of existing leisure facilities on an underutilised brownfield site that was previously occupied by a substantial building (Astoria Ballroom).
  • The development is seasonal and 'transparent' in nature, meaning it will not negatively impact sea views or the character of the seaside resort to a degree that warrants refusal.
  • Concerns regarding noise, lighting, and traffic are sufficiently mitigated by conditions restricting opening hours (13:00-21:00) and requiring specific technical standards for site services and parking.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy BD-SO-ED-2Policy BD-TC-O-1Policy BD-TC-P-1Policy BD-ED-0-2Policy BD-TC-P-4Section 14.2.3.6Section 14.7Policy BD-TO-P-3Chapter 15Table 15.2Map 14.1 Bundoran

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks permission for a funfair/waterpark on a 0.273ha site at Astoria Road, Bundoran. The development includes several large amusement structures, most notably a 20m drop tower, a 13.8m pirate swing, and a 12m water flume. The site is a vacant brownfield plot where the Astoria Ballroom stood before being destroyed by fire in 2008. Third-party appellants argued that the proposal was a 'new freestanding development' prohibited under Policy BD-TC-P-4 and would cause significant nois...
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