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Development of Drive Thru Café comprised of a prefabricated kiosk/converted shipping container, toilets, bin store, external seating, car parking and food services area with stands to accommodate 12 no. "food vans" for food consumption on site or take away, temporary on site waste water treatment plant (a "Bio Cycle pending permanent connection to Irish Water Foul Sewer) and associated access provisions to the Northern Relief Road all on a site of 0.64 Ha adjoining the Northern Relief Road.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed drive-thru café is located on land zoned for Business and General Employment and conflicts with planning policies that prioritize retail and service developments within the town centre to protect its vitality and viability.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents an inappropriate departure from the 'Business and General Employment' zoning objective assigned to the site.
  • The proposal conflicts with policy objective ZU 18-17, which mandates that town and neighbourhood centres remain the primary locations for retail and public services.
  • Permitting the facility outside the designated priority retail area would undermine the vitality and viability of Midleton town centre.

Cited Policies (CDP)

ZU 18-17S 3.3.63Midleton T-01

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a drive-thru café consisting of a prefabricated kiosk or converted ship at Knockgriffin, Midleton, on a site zoned for Business and General Employment. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the development is situated outside the town centre's priority retail area (Midleton T-01). It was concluded that the proposal would contravene the County Development Plan by diverting retail activity away from the town centre, thereby threatening i...
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