Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to the incompatibility of the wholesale warehouse use with the 'TC1' zoning objective, obtrusive signage, insufficient traffic safety information, and a failure to demonstrate sufficient legal interest in the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed wholesale warehouse use is classified as 'not normally permitted' under the TC1 zoning objective of the Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030 and is considered an inappropriate land use for the urban centre.
- The retention of the illuminated signage is deemed contrary to the CDP's shopfront and signage standards due to its excessive scale and obtrusive nature, which negatively impacts the visual integrity of the streetscape.
- The application lacks critical information regarding access, parking, and traffic safety, and the applicant failed to provide evidence of sufficient legal interest or owner consent for the site as required by Article 22(2)g.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TC1Section 10.5.3Section 33.5.9SP-RP-2SP-RP-1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought planning permission for the retention of a supermarket use and illuminated signage, alongside the change of use of a former service workshop to a wholesale warehouse at Pearse Road and Burton Street, Sligo. The site is located on lands zoned for town centre uses (TC1). Sligo County Council refused the application because the warehouse use is incompatible with the zoning objective, the signage is visually obtrusive, and there was a lack of technical detail regarding traffi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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