Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is contrary to the Land Use Zoning Objective LUZ 1 of the Castlebar Town and Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029, as amusement arcades are 'Not Normally Permitted' in the Town Centre zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to Land Use Zoning Objective LUZ 1 and the Land Use Matrix (Table 11.2) of the Castlebar Town and Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029, which classifies amusement arcades as 'Not Normally Permitted' in the Town Centre zone.
- The continued use of the premises as an amusement arcade would fail to add to the range of services within the town centre and would not increase the vitality or vibrancy of the area.
- The proposal would negatively impact the environment of the town centre and fails to provide for appropriate town centre uses, thereby conflicting with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Castlebar Town and Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029LUZ 1Table 11.1Table 11.2EDO 4EDO 5
Decision Document Summary
SAF Leisure sought planning permission for the continued use of an existing amusement and entertainment centre at Duke Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The site is located within the town centre on lands zoned 'Town Centre' under the Castlebar Town and Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029. Mayo County Council refused the application because the use is classified as 'Not Normally Permitted' under the land use zoning matrix (Objective LUZ 1). The planning authority determined that the development would ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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