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Permission for placement of a pay-to-use portable waste compactor for residual waste and food waste and a pay-to-use portable waste compactor for dry recyclables and also retention of a 24/7 external laundromat unit facility on the forecourt of Circle K, Fermoy Road, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended granting permission (reversing the PA's decision in effect) because the development is located in a compatible urban zone, provides a necessary local waste service supported by regional policy (given the 28km distance to the nearest civic amenity site), and will not negatively impact residential amenities or the environment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The location within an existing filling station on zoned urban land is appropriate and compatible with the primary land use of the 'Existing Built-up Area'.
  • The distance to the nearest civic amenity site (28km) justifies the provision of localized pay-to-use waste compactors as supported by Policy E23 of the Southern Region Waste Management Plan.
  • Potential impacts regarding noise, odour, and environmental pollution are sufficiently mitigated by the technical design of the sealed units, restricted operating hours, and required Waste Facility Permits.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective WS 7-1Objective ZU 3-1Policy E22aPolicy E22bPolicy E23NPO 56Section 11.7 (CDP 2014)Fermoy Municipal District Local Area Plan 2017

Decision Document Summary

BIGbin Waste Tech Ltd seeks planning permission for two pay-to-use portable waste compactors (for residual/food waste and dry recyclables) and the retention of an existing 24/7 external laundromat facility at a Circle K service station on Fermoy Road, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. The site is located in an urban area zoned 'Existing Built-up Area'. A third-party appeal by Conor Walsh raised concerns that the facility undermines kerbside collection, poses environmental risks to the River Blackwater SAC...
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