Core Planning Reasoning
The development is recommended for a grant of permission because the ancillary off-licence use is complementary to the primary supermarket function, is consistent with the 'Village Centre' zoning objective, and does not represent an over-concentration of such uses in the area given its scale and the operational controls demonstrated by the applicant.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The change of use to include an ancillary off-licence sales area (c.63.61sqm) is a complementary use to the substantive supermarket and does not represent an excessive concentration of off-licence land use within the immediate vicinity.
- The applicant has demonstrated appropriate controls and operation procedures, including controlled access to higher-value items and staff monitoring, which adequately address concerns regarding anti-social behavior and litter.
- The proposal is consistent with the 'Village Centre' zoning objective and the relevant policy framework of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective VC (Villages Centres)Chapter 12, Section 12.3 (Table 12.7)Chapter 12, Section 12.9.5 (ii) Restrictions on UseChapter 9, Section 9.7 (Betting Shops / off-licences)Policy EDE17EDE17 Objective 1
Decision Document Summary
Tesco Ireland Limited sought permission for an ancillary off-licence sales area within a ground floor retail unit at the New Bancroft Centre in Tallaght. The site is situated in a mixed-use commercial/residential building and is zoned 'Village Centre'. A third-party appeal by Tallaght Community Council highlighted concerns regarding the 'over-concentration' of alcohol outlets (citing 12-13 in the vicinity), public health impacts, and significant alcohol-related litter. The Inspector acknowledged...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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