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Permission for development at Lidl, Bohernasup, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 TX04, and Glencar, Bohernasup, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 X5P9) comprising: 1. Demolition of existing dwelling, associated site clearance and amalgamation with Lidl site; 2. Extension of existing Lidl site and car parking area (facilitating an additional 38 no. car parking spaces (increasing (and reconfiguring) the previously permitted (Reg. Ref: P13/703188) parking from 75 no. to an overall 113 no. spaces); and, 3. All associated and ancillary development and works including hard and soft landscaping, lighting, boundary treatment and surface water drainage.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed commercial car park extension into a site zoned 'Existing Residential' would negatively impact the residential amenity and streetscape of a mature residential enclave, while also materially contravening previous planning conditions regarding lighting and parking adequacy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is contrary to the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective of the Ballina Local Area Plan and would negatively impact the residential amenity and property values of the mature Bohernasup enclave.
- The demolition of a habitable dwelling would create an excessive gap in an established residential streetscape, undermining the visual balance between residential and commercial uses.
- Existing on-site parking and adjacent public facilities are deemed adequate, and the proposal materially contravenes previous planning conditions by introducing excessively high lighting poles.