Core Refusal Reason
The proposed change of use to a bookmakers represents a proliferation of low-value retail use in a prominent town centre location, which would negatively impact the vibrancy, quality, and commercial function of the Primary Retail Area and the town centre.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in a proliferation of low-value retail uses at a prominent location, undermining the quality and function of the town centre.
- The replacement of a high-value use, such as the existing licensed premises and restaurant, with a bookmakers would have a detrimental impact on the vibrancy of the adjoining Primary Retail Area.
- The proposal is contrary to specific policies (TC 1 and TC 3) of the Cashel and Environs Development Plan 2009, which aim to strengthen the commercial and cultural functions of the town centre.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy TC 1Policy TC 3Policy TC 5Policy TC 6Policy TC 9Policy ENV 2Policy ENV 3Policy ENV 4Policy ENV 14Policy ENV 15Policy DM 1Section 4.5 BSection 9.1Chapter 9 Development ManagementAppendix 4 (ACA Statement)
Decision Document Summary
Boyle Sports 2 Unlimited Co. sought permission for the change of use of the Brian Boru lounge at 49 Main Street, Cashel, to a bookmakers, including a 14.7sq.m rear extension and internal alterations. The site is situated in a prominent town centre position within an Architectural Conservation Area and immediately adjacent to the Primary Retail Area. Tipperary County Council refused the application because the introduction of another low-value retail use at this location would negatively impact t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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