Core Refusal Reason
The proliferation of takeaway uses in a concentrated area would result in noise and general disturbance to residents and negatively impact the retail diversity of the shopping centre.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The addition of another takeaway would lead to an over-concentration of such uses, given that six takeaways already operate within the immediate parade and a 200m radius.
- The proposed use would cause serious injury to the residential amenities of the area, specifically the apartments located above the shops, due to increased noise and general disturbance.
- The development would adversely affect the variety of commercial uses within the Edenmore Shopping Centre, contrary to the policies of the Dublin City Development Plan regarding the maintenance of a suitable retail mix.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.25
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the change of use of a retail unit to a pizza takeaway at Unit 15, Edenmore Shopping Centre, Raheny. The subject site is located within a retail parade that features residential apartments on the upper floors. Dublin City Council refused the application because the area is already served by a high number of takeaway outlets. The planning authority concluded that a further takeaway would result in a proliferation of such uses, causing significant noise and distu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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