23/5996
Permission for retention of the change of use of derelict site from boatyard office and ancillary works to market/food emporium and all associated site works, consequent of enforcement process reference: EF22102. Retention of a total of 10 no. temporary container businesses consisting of 6 no. containers with food service businesses, 2 no. containers allocated to a tattoo parlour, 1 no. container consisting of a beautician business, and 1 no. container for indoor seating area. Retention for installation of concrete slab and outdoor seating area, installation of oil interceptor and car wash. Retention for installation of self-service dog wash. Retention for change of use of existing warehouse to solid fuels depot and delivery service and signage at front and rear of existing warehouse. Permission for the installation of 2 no. temporary containers consisting of 1 no. container allocated to public restrooms and 1 no. container with food service business. Permission for 36 no. car parking spaces and 2 no. disabled car parking spaces and all associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The development is located in a high-risk flood zone without adequate justification and conflicts with the site's residential zoning and town centre retail policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails the Development Management Justification Test and the sequential approach for sites located within flood zones A and B.
- The proposed food market and emporium use constitutes an inappropriate departure from the 'Residential / Mixed Residential and Other Uses' zoning objective.
- The proposal conflicts with policies intended to protect the vitality and viability of the existing Cobh town centre by locating retail services in an unsuitable peripheral area.