2660142
a Change of Use of a building from a storage warehouse to a heavy goods vehicle retail store and maintenance facility; including the construction of a first floor for office accommodation and parts storage; alterations to the existing building façade; the demolition of a single storey office annex; the construction of a new site entrance; the provision of a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area; and associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to concerns regarding traffic safety on the national road network and the environmental suitability of the proposed wastewater treatment system at the Gooig location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed HGV facility would adversely impact the safety and carrying capacity of the national road network, as highlighted by the referrals to Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Mid West National RDO.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed new wastewater treatment system and percolation area could safely manage effluent without posing a risk to groundwater quality.
- The intensification of use from a storage warehouse to a heavy goods vehicle retail and maintenance facility is considered incompatible with the existing road infrastructure and environmental constraints of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
McCarthy Commercials Ltd. sought permission for the change of use of a storage warehouse to a heavy goods vehicle retail store and maintenance facility at Gooig, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick. The project included the construction of first-floor offices, facade alterations, a new site entrance, and a private wastewater treatment system. The application was refused by Limerick County Council following negative referrals from road and environmental authorities, citing significant concerns over traff...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.