Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development materially contravenes the 'A: Town Centre' zoning objective of the Newbridge Local Area Plan 2013-2019, under which amusement arcade use is not permitted.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension of an amusement arcade materially contravenes the 'A: Town Centre' zoning objective of the Newbridge Local Area Plan 2013-2019, where such use is explicitly listed as 'Not Permitted'.
- The substantial increase in floor area would result in an excessively large facility and lead to an over-concentration of non-retail uses, undermining the vitality and viability of the town centre.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 15.13.7 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which restricts gaming arcades to large tourist attractions to prevent negative impacts on the retail mix and social character of town centres.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.13.7RET O84RET O85Section 8.17Chapter 2Chapter 8Newbridge Local Area Plan 2013-2019 (extended to 2021)Table 18 Land Use Zoning MatrixSection 8.2TC2TC3RR 9
Decision Document Summary
Vincent King sought permission to extend an existing 49sqm amusement/gaming arcade into an adjoining former hairdressing salon at the junction of Charlotte Street and Eyre Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The development proposed a total additional floor area of 171sqm across two levels. Although the site is in a secondary retail area, it is zoned 'A: Town Centre' under the Newbridge Local Area Plan 2013-2019, which classifies amusement arcades as a non-permitted use. Kildare County Council refus...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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