24/5190

Permission to convert the existing shipping container to a pizza restaurant/ takeaway, signage incl. outdoor covered & open seating areas, car park, alterations to existing vehicular entrance, enclosed bin storage area, bike rack area & pedestrian connectivity, permission for retention of 2 no. shipping containers & covered link area for storage & all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic safety hazards on the N25 and negative visual impact on the historic character and streetscape of Killeagh.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The intensification of the existing site entrance onto the N25 would create a significant road safety hazard due to inadequate forward visibility for eastbound traffic and insufficient sightline distances for exiting vehicles.
  • The proposed design and layout fail to respect the architectural character or setting of adjacent historic structures, including those listed in the RPS, NIAH, and the Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The development does not comply with County Development Plan policies regarding building design, movement, and rural placemaking, representing a poor contribution to the public realm.

Cited Policies (CDP)

PL 3-1PL 3-5

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission to convert a shipping container into a pizza restaurant and takeaway on Youghal Road, Killeagh. The site is located in a visually sensitive area near an Architectural Conservation Area and several protected structures. The proposal was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns regarding the intensification of an entrance onto the N25 with substandard visibility. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the container's design and site layout w...
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