Core Refusal Reason
The proposal materially contravenes the 'Enterprise and Employment' zoning objective and presents significant traffic safety risks due to a constrained internal layout and potential queuing overspill onto the N81.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed use as a drive-through coffee shop is deemed a commercial independent use that materially contravenes the 'Enterprise and Employment' zoning objective of the Tullow District Town Plan.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would serve as a necessary support facility for existing employment on the campus, as required by the zoning provisions.
- The internal site layout is considered constrained and fails to adequately manage vehicle queuing and maneuvering, posing a risk of traffic hazard and overspill onto the N81 national road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 16Section 16.10.2Tullow District Town Plan Variation 3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the change of use of a commercial unit to a drive-through coffee shop at Bunclody Road, Tullow, Co. Carlow. The site is located within the Tullow Business Centre on lands zoned for 'Enterprise and Employment'. The local authority refused permission primarily because the retail nature of the proposal is inconsistent with the industrial/enterprise zoning objective. Additionally, concerns were raised regarding the site's ability to safely accommodate the traff...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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