Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of a takeaway restaurant would result in an over-concentration of such uses and negatively impact the architectural heritage and residential amenity of the Askeaton town center.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would lead to an undesirable proliferation of takeaway food outlets, undermining the retail diversity and vitality of the historic core of Askeaton.
- The external signage and change of use are considered unsympathetic to the character and setting of the Architectural Conservation Area on Church Street.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely affect the residential amenity of neighboring properties by way of noise, odor, and general disturbance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application (Ref: 26/120) by Oliver Scanlon sought retention permission for the change of use from a coffee shop to a takeaway restaurant at Church Street, Askeaton, Co. Limerick. Located within the Adare/Rathkeale municipal district, the site occupies a sensitive position in the historic town center. The application was refused by the Planning Authority following concerns raised by the Conservation Officer and Forward Planning departments regarding the impact on the town's architectural ch...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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