Core Refusal Reason
The conversion of a ground-floor retail unit to residential use in Mallow's core retail area contravenes development plan objectives intended to protect town centre vitality and consolidate retail activity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective TCR 9-5 by failing to support Mallow's role as an important retail centre and undermining the vitality and vibrancy of the town centre.
- The change of use is inconsistent with the policy to consolidate retail uses within the identified retail core and primary shopping street of Mallow.
- Granting permission would conflict with Objective ZU 18-17 regarding town centre land use and would set an undesirable precedent for future development in the core retail area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TCR 9-5Paragraph 2.4.71 of Volume 3ZU 18-17
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the change of use of an existing ground-floor retail premises at 34 Bank Place, Mallow, to a residential dwelling. Situated on a primary shopping street within the town's identified retail core, the proposal was deemed contrary to the Cork County Development Plan 2022. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that removing active retail frontage would erode the commercial character of the town centre, fail to consolidate retail activity, and set a ne...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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