Core Refusal Reason
The proposed gaming arcade is located in close proximity to sensitive receptors such as schools, residential areas, and a place of worship, and lacks sufficient justification regarding the potential over-concentration of similar uses in the vicinity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated near residential areas, schools, and a place of worship where there is a presumption against gaming arcades under the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the use or demonstrate that the proposal would not set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.
- In the absence of a detailed assessment of existing similar outlets, the planning authority is not satisfied that the proposal would not result in an over-concentration of adult-oriented uses.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Z4Section 15.14.10Policy CCUV14
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought a change of use from a vacant butcher/deli to a gaming and amusement arcade at 304 Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10. While the use is acceptable in principle under the Z4 zoning, the application was refused because the site is located too close to sensitive community facilities including schools and places of worship. The decision maker determined that the development would contravene specific policies of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 aimed at preventing an over-conce...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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