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(i) the construction of 3 no. 2-storey warehouse buildings (Units 1-3, GFA. 1,953.52sqm), with delivery bays to the front and side, (ii) the construction of a 2-storey EV rest hub building (GFA. 446.19sqm); (iii) revisions to site access arrangements and new internal roads which will also facilitate access to existing weighbridge and adjoining service station; (iv) new HGV fuel filling area with associated pump islands; (v) the provision of an EV charging hub comprising 32 no. electric vehicle charging bays and 16 no. charging points; (vi) installation of a canopy above the EV charging spaces (vii) new parking arrangements including 33 no. parking spaces, and 5 no. HGV/bus parking spaces; (viii) ESB substation; and (ix) all other associated road tie in, landscaping, boundary treatment, drainage and site development works. No works are proposed to be carried out within the existing weighbridge area, works associated with the proposed development will be confined to lands within the applicant’s ownership
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development materially contravenes the 'E-Employment' zoning and specific 'Northern Gateway' objective (NK1) by providing a parking-dominated facility with low employment density, while also posing a significant traffic hazard to the national road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal materially contravenes the 'E-Employment' zoning and Objective NK1 of the Newtownmountkennedy Town Plan as it is a parking-dominated development that fails to provide high-density employment or the required landmark gateway building.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient data to demonstrate that the development would not have a detrimental impact on the capacity, safety, and operational efficiency of the N11 national road network.
- The proposed access arrangements and lack of clarity regarding sightlines at the R772 would create a serious traffic hazard and endanger public safety.