22/728
Retention of existing farm retail warehouse use. Permission is also sought for: (a) Change of use of part of existing storage to proposed extended farm retail warehouse use at ground floor level; (b) Construction of new single storey garden centre at ground floor level and (c) a new storage mezzanine at first floor level over the existing farm retail warehouse area and part of the proposed extended farm retail warehouse area, including 2 no. fire escape stairs and a service lift: (d) Alterations to north, south and western elevations, including provision of new entrance surround and fenestration, together with alterations to entrance approach and new signage; (e) Removal of disused fuel tanks and bunded surround and provision of additional car and bicycle parking; (f) All associated site works, fencing and services.
Core Refusal Reason
Material contravention of the 'Business Development' zoning objective (BT-B-05) and violation of parent permission conditions regarding incidental retail use.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective BT-B-05 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which restricts the site's use to 'Business Development' and excludes retail warehousing.
- The existing retail activity is not considered incidental to the primary storage function, thereby violating conditions of the parent planning permission (PL04.090925).
- Permitting the development would negatively impact the vitality and viability of Bantry Town and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.