Core Refusal Reason
Incompatibility of light industrial use with the site's residential zoning and potential negative impact on residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed light industrial use is fundamentally incompatible with the site's specific zoning for Medium A Density Residential Development.
- The development poses a significant risk of adverse impacts on the residential amenity of the surrounding developing area.
- The proposal directly conflicts with several key objectives of the County Development Plan 2022, specifically those governing residential and mixed-use areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
MW-R-01ZU 18-11ZU 18-9
Decision Document Summary
The application sought the retention of an existing warehouse and offices for light industrial use at Castlelands, St. Joseph's Road, Mallow, Co. Cork. The site is situated within an area specifically zoned for Medium A Density Residential Development under the County Development Plan 2022. The local authority refused the application because the industrial nature of the proposal is inconsistent with the primary residential zoning and would likely degrade the residential amenity of the developing...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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