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Permission for: (1) The erection of 6 no. 15m high floodlights, (2) Permission for the removal of condition no. 3 pf the permission granted under ref. no. 22/41638 and ABP-315092-22 which provides that, 'The hours of operation shall remain at 09.00 to 21.00, unless authorised by a further grant of planning permission' and to allow for an increase in the hours of operation to between 09.00 and 22.30 and (3) All associated site development works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The extension of operational hours to 22:30 was refused to protect residential amenity from noise and disturbance, while the erection of floodlights was granted as the design and 21:00 curfew sufficiently mitigate light spill and visual impact.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • Extending the operational hours until 22:30 would result in an intensification of use that would seriously injure the residential amenity of neighboring properties by way of noise and late-night disturbance.
  • The floodlighting design is acceptable as it demonstrates minimal light spill to adjacent dwellings and respects the existing site topography and tree screening.
  • The proposal, subject to a 21:00 curfew and compliance with bat-friendly lighting guidelines, is consistent with the ZO 16 zoning objective to protect and enhance sports facilities.

Cited Policies (CDP)

ZO 16 Sports Grounds and FacilitiesSection 6.53Section 9.31

Decision Document Summary

This report assesses a proposal by Riverstown Football Club to erect 6 no. 15m high floodlights and extend operating hours from 21:00 to 22:30. The site is a 3.75ha sportsground in Glanmire, Co. Cork, situated adjacent to the Forest Park residential estate and the M8 motorway. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding light pollution, traffic hazards, and the erosion of residential amenity through piecemeal development. The Inspector agreed with the Planning Authority's split decision, re...
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