Core Refusal Reason
The loss of ground-floor retail floorspace within the designated retail core and the proliferation of takeaway uses would undermine the vitality and viability of Enniscorthy town centre.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal contravenes objectives WXC03 and EN02 of the County Wexford Retail Strategy by reducing retail floorspace and threatening the town centre's competitiveness.
- The development violates Section 5.10.4 of the Development Management Standards, which mandates that only retail uses are permitted on ground floors within the defined retail core.
- The introduction of another takeaway would lead to an over-concentration of such uses, negatively impacting the character and sustainable development of the primary retail area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective WXC03Objective EN02Section 5.10.4Section 5.10.6
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the conversion of a vacant retail unit into a takeaway at a site located within the primary retail core of Enniscorthy. The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds that the change of use would result in a net loss of ground-floor retail space, which is strictly protected under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the decision noted that the proliferation of hot food outlets in this specific location would be detrimental to the overall...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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