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of; (1) of single storey extension to rear of existing commercial unit. (2) Permission sought for retention of change of use of existing commercial unit approved under Pl. Ref. No. 15/751 from storage to car paint and repair centre. (3) Permission sought for retention of existing commercial unit being used as a car repair centre built as an extension to the side of existing commercial unit approved under Pl. Ref. No. 15/751. (4) Permission sought for retention of alterations to plans and elevations of commercial storage unit approved under Pl. Ref. No. 211026. (5) New proposed car parking layout and landscaping and (6) all associated site works and services
Core Refusal Reason
The development represents an over-intensification and overdevelopment of the site, creating significant traffic hazards on the N-67 and failing to demonstrate safe effluent and surface water disposal due to conflicting technical information.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proliferation of structures and multiplicity of uses results in overdevelopment and over-intensification of the site in a haphazard manner, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing road users on the N-67 National Secondary Road due to additional turning movements and a lack of necessary safety audits.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that effluent and surface water can be safely managed on-site, as the submitted reports contained substantive inaccuracies and conflicting details regarding the location of treatment systems and soakpits.