25/4521

Permission for: 1) Demolition of an existing 1-storey to 2-storey storage building and demolition of 1 no. existing single storey extension. 2) Demolition works to existing boundary wall. 3) Formation of 1 no. new site entrance and widening of existing site entrance. 4) Construction of an extension to the existing retail supermarket, consisting of a launderette and new signage for the launderette. 5) Renovation of the existing facades and alterations to existing signage. 6) All associated site works, including site services, landscaping and new surface car parking.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The loss of a character-contributing vernacular building and the provision of excessive car parking contrary to maximum development plan standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The demolition of the three-bay vernacular building and its associated wrought metal gate would remove an attractive feature that contributes to the town's sense of place and street enclosure.
  • The proposed development fails to create an active street frontage, thereby undermining the distinctiveness and local character of the area in contravention of placemaking objectives.
  • The provision of 11 car parking spaces for a 47m2 retail service unit significantly exceeds the maximum standard of 2 spaces, failing to comply with policies designed to restrict parking and achieve a modal shift.

Cited Policies (CDP)

PL 3-3HE 16-19HE 16-21TM 12-9Section 12.24Table 12.6

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought the demolition of an existing storage building at Centra Supermarket, Millstreet, to facilitate a 47m2 retail service unit and 11 car parking spaces. The Planning Authority refused permission on two primary grounds: first, that the removal of the existing vernacular structure and gate would damage the local streetscape and placemaking character; and second, that the parking provision was excessive and non-compliant with the maximum standards set out in the Cork County Develop...
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