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Permission for the change of use of a former fitness centre (permitted by Cork County Council Planning Reference 14/5046) to a gaming/ amusement arcade with storage area and all ancillary site development works at Unit No. 4, Westside Retail Park, Ballincollig, Cork. P31TY29. The proposed development provides for the gaming/ amusement arcade use at ground floor level with the associated storage area serving the proposed ground floor use, at mezzanine floor level.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed amusement arcade is considered incompatible with the family-friendly retail character of the area, lacks sufficient passive surveillance, and would lead to an over-concentration of such uses, conflicting with strategic regeneration goals.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The adult-oriented nature of the development fails to integrate with the existing family-friendly retail environment of Westside Retail Park, causing injury to the retail offering.
  • The site's location away from primary thoroughfares results in negligible footfall and inadequate passive surveillance, creating a high potential for nuisance during late-night hours.
  • The proposal represents an excessive concentration of amusement centers in the area and conflicts with the Long-term Strategic Regeneration objectives for the locality.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

Coalquay Leisure Limited sought permission for the change of use of a former fitness centre at Unit No. 4, Westside Retail Park, Ballincollig, to a gaming and amusement arcade. Cork City Council refused the application primarily because the proposed adult-oriented use was deemed incompatible with the existing family-oriented retail character of the park. Furthermore, the planning authority cited concerns regarding the lack of passive surveillance in the specific location, the potential for late-...
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