Core Refusal Reason
The development description is inaccurate and incomplete, failing to include the subdivision of the ground floor into two units and the installation of unauthorised signage on the front elevation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development as described does not reflect the actual nature of the works undertaken on site, specifically the subdivision of the ground floor into two independent units.
- New signage has been provided on the front elevation of the subject building for which there is no record of planning consent or inclusion in the current application.
- The subject application is deficient as it does not accurately reflect or include all works and signage for which retention is required, necessitating a request for further information.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 3.1Policy 3.2Policy 3.3Policy 3.4Policy 3.5Policy 3.6Policy 3.7Chapter 9 Urban Core
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks retention permission for a change of use to office space and internal layout modifications at the Granary Business Centre, Carrick On Suir. While the office use is compatible with the 'Urban Core' zoning under the Carrick on Suir Town Local Area Plan 2025, the Planning Authority identified significant discrepancies between the submitted plans and the development as built. Site inspections revealed that the ground floor had been subdivided into two separate units and new si...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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