23/6174
Permission for retention of change of use from existing agricultural building (granted under planning ref 07/12005) to 4 no. Bonded Warehouses including the fenestration changes to elevations, permission for retention of as constructed security fencing and planning permission for the following : i) change of use of existing open steel tank (granted under planning ref 07/12005) to fire fighting retention tank, ii) to construct a fire pump building, iii) installation of a fire fighting tank, iv) modifications to security fencing along with all associated site works
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposal represents an acceptable form of rural diversification by utilizing an existing underused agricultural building for whiskey maturation, supporting the local agri-food sector in accordance with the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028 policies on rural economy and business development without causing significant adverse impacts on traffic safety, residential amenity, or environmental quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes a legitimate form of rural diversification that supports the local economy by repurposing redundant agricultural buildings for long-term whiskey maturation.
- Potential risks regarding fire safety and water quality have been adequately addressed through the inclusion of a dedicated fire-fighting retention tank and a robust surface water drainage system with attenuation.
- The low-intensity nature of the operation (3-4 HGV movements per week) ensures that the proposal will not lead to significant traffic hazards on the local road network or negatively impact the residential amenity of nearby dwellings.