Core Refusal Reason
The takeaway operation and its extended hours negatively impact residential amenities in an area zoned for residential protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The nature of the fast-food operation and its extended hours are incompatible with the protection of residential amenities required under Zoning Objective 'A'.
- The development fails to meet the requirements of Section 12.6.5 of the County Development Plan regarding the negative impacts of such uses on residentially zoned sites.
- Granting retention for the premises and its current operating hours would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Section 12.6.5
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the operation of a fast-food takeaway unit and its extended operating hours at Unit 1, Watermint, Old Bray Road, Dublin 18. The site is situated in a location subject to Zoning Objective 'A', which is intended to protect and/or improve residential amenity. The planning authority refused the application because the intensive nature of the use and the late-night hours were deemed detrimental to local residents and non-compliant with Section 12.6.5 o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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