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a) the changes to previously granted development (planning reference no. 2260391) comprising of the removal of wall separating units 5 & 6, b) PERMISSION to change use of vacant units 5 & 6 to an indoor commercial sports & recreation facility, c) to change existing parking design to accommodate additional parking for employees/staff and patrons, d) to provide additional signage related to the proposed sports & recreation facility only and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed change of use to a commercial sports facility materially contravenes the 'Industrial and Employment' land use zoning objective and relevant development plan policies regarding the appropriate location of recreational facilities.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal for a commercial sports facility materially contravenes the 'Industrial and Employment' zoning objective of the Cashel and Environs Development Plan 2009, which does not permit such uses in this zone.
  • The development would result in the loss of permitted warehousing and employment units to leisure use, which is contrary to Policy ECON 1 and the restrictive conditions of the parent planning permission (Ref. 2260391).
  • The site's location is remote from the town centre and residential areas, failing to meet sustainability objectives aimed at reducing car-dependent journeys for community and recreational facilities.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy DM 1Policy ECON 1Section 9.1 Land Use Zoning ObjectivesPolicy 6-1Policy 6-2Objective 6-GPolicy 4-1Policy 7-1Policy ENV 4Policy ENV 8Policy ENV 9Policy ENV 15Policy TC 6

Decision Document Summary

Padel Rock Ltd sought permission for the retention of internal modifications and the change of use of two vacant warehousing units to an indoor sports and recreation facility at Windmill, Cashel. The site is situated on lands zoned for Industrial and Employment use. Tipperary County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed leisure use is not permitted under the current zoning matrix and would materially contravene the Cashel and Environs Development Plan 2009. Furthermore, ...
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