Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retail use is incompatible with the 'J1 Transportation Hub' zoning objective and the applicant failed to justify the out-of-centre location via a sequential approach assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retail use is not identified as a permitted use or a use open for consideration under the 'J1 Transportation Hub' zoning objective, and its approval would materially contravene the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the sequential approach required by Policy Objective EE 66 and the Retail Planning Guidelines (2012) by failing to provide evidence that no suitable, available, or viable sites exist within Dundalk town centre or edge-of-centre locations.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for inappropriate out-of-centre retail development, which would detrimentally impact the vitality and vibrancy of Dundalk town centre.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.21.17Policy Objective EE 66CS 3CS 11CS 12EE 3BHC 6NBG 6IU 6IU 13IU 14IU 19IU 20IU 21IU 22IU 23IU 2513.14.113.14.213.14.313.13.5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 196sqm first-floor extension, a new roller shutter door, and the change of use of 330sqm of ground floor space from enterprise to retail use at Unit 64, The Brewery Business Park, Dundalk. The site is situated on lands zoned as 'J1 Transportation Hub' and 'E1 General Employment'. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because retail is not a permissible use under the J1 zoning objective. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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