Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused because the scale of the seating would create a standalone destination causing trade diversion from Dungarvan town centre, would exacerbate parking congestion, and failed to meet the legal requirements for a Section 254 licence due to its physical separation from the primary business.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale of the proposed seating (12 picnic benches for up to 72 people) would transform the site into a standalone destination, leading to significant trade diversion from Dungarvan town centre and undermining its vibrancy.
- The development would generate additional traffic and parking demand in a rural area, leading to congestion in the existing Greenway car park to the detriment of other Greenway users.
- The application does not qualify for a Section 254 licence under Article 201(b) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 because the proposed licenced area is physically separated from the premises where food is sold.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy ECD 5Policy ECD 18Policy ECD 19Policy ECD 22Policy ECD 23Objective ECD5Green Belt zoning
Decision Document Summary
Michael Ryan & Sexton Bistro Ltd sought a Section 254 licence for 12 picnic tables on the grass margin of the Waterford Greenway, adjacent to the Railway Cottage cafe in Garrynageragh, Dungarvan. The site is located within a Green Belt zone. The application was refused primarily because the scale of the seating would create a standalone tourist attractor that would divert trade from Dungarvan town centre and cause parking congestion at the Greenway trailhead. Furthermore, the planner determined ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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