22/6384

Retention of single storey pavilion structure (floor area 203sq.m) which is located in the existing carpark at the rear of the Arches Bar & Restaurant premises. The use of the pavilion structure as an events venue is ancillary to the existing bar & restaurant use on the site. Temporary permission is being sought for a period of 5 years for the pavilion structure.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Adverse impact on residential amenity and conflict with zoning objectives due to the nature and use of the pavilion structure within a residential setting.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The temporary nature and event-based use of the pavilion structure are considered incompatible with the surrounding residential and mixed-use zoning.
  • The development conflicts with Policy Objective ZU 18-9, which mandates that non-residential uses must protect or improve the residential amenity of the area.
  • The proposal threatens the vitality and integrity of the primary residential use of the lands and is therefore contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective ZU 18-9

Decision Document Summary

This application sought the retention of a 203sq.m single-storey pavilion structure used for events at The Arches Bar & Restaurant in Mallow, Co. Cork. The site is situated on lands zoned for 'Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses' under the County Development Plan 2022. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the structure's use would negatively affect the residential amenity of the area, failing to comply with policy requirements that non-residential developme...
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