21296
Development consisting of construction of 2 no. motor sales showrooms with accommodation over two levels and 2 no. service garage buildings with accommodation over one level (3,201 M2 gross floor area). The proposed accommodation comprises of car sales showroom (792 M2), aftersales (971 M2), valeting, photo booth and tyre fitting bay (504 M2) and staff accommodation. The proposed development includes an access road, 36 customer parking spaces and 199 spaces for display and storage of cars for sale. Permission is also sought for provision of a roof canopy to the front and side of each proposed showroom building and associated support columns, signage, lighting, hard and soft landscaping, new boundary treatments and all associated site development works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered premature pending the finalization of the N17 Knock to Collooney Road Upgrade, as the site is at high risk of direct physical impact from future junction arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located within the Constraints Study Area for the N17 Knock to Collooney Road Upgrade, where refined Feasible Route Options have recently been identified.
- The proximity of the site to the N4/N17 Toberbride Roundabout terminus means the development could interfere with future junction designs that have not yet been established.
- Granting permission is deemed premature as the development poses a high risk of direct physical conflict with the planned national road infrastructure, requiring further design analysis of the road project.