22/6050

The construction of a single-storey retail warehouse unit (gross floor area 764m2; net retail area 600m2); loading area; signage; external plant; noise barrier fences; and all site development, landscaping and drainage works, including the removal of 48 no. existing surface car parking spaces

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommends a grant of permission as the development is compatible with the 'Town Centres/Neighbourhood Centres' zoning and Specific Development Objective MD-T-06 for retail warehousing of bulky goods, and potential impacts on residential amenity and traffic safety can be effectively mitigated through planning conditions.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The provision of a detached retail warehouse unit within the existing Midleton Retail Park is in compliance with the land use zoning objectives and specific development policies of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • Concerns regarding residential amenity, specifically noise from deliveries and plant equipment, are addressed by restricting operational hours and requiring the enclosure of plant, ensuring the development is not seriously injurious to nearby residents.
  • Traffic and pedestrian safety issues relating to the proposed acoustic barrier can be resolved by a condition requiring the partial omission of the barrier to maintain visibility at the pedestrian crossing point.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective ZU 18-17: Town Centres/Neighbourhood CentresSpecific Development Objective MD-T-06Objective ZU 18-9: Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other UsesObjective TCR 9-3: Retail HierarchyObjective TCR 9-6: Vitality and ViabilityObjective TCR 9-16: Retail WarehousingTable 9-1: Retail Network/HierarchySection 9.8.1: Retail Impact AssessmentTable 12.6: Parking StandardsTable 12.9: Cycle Parking

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Watfore Limited, sought permission for a 764sqm GFA retail warehouse unit at Midleton Retail Park, Co. Cork, intended for bulky goods sales. The site is currently used as a surface car park, and the proposal involves the removal of 48 parking spaces. A third-party appeal by a local resident raised concerns regarding noise pollution from a new delivery route, loss of natural light, and the devaluation of property at Joseph Ahern Terrace. The Inspector found that the 'Town Centre' z...
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