Core Refusal Reason
The proposed medical use is considered a non-conforming use within a Retail Park environment and fails to meet the requirements of the sequential approach for such services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is contrary to the zoning objective for the City East Retail Park, which is primarily intended for retail warehousing and bulky goods.
- The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposed medical services cannot be accommodated in more central, sequentially preferable locations such as Limerick City Centre or designated District Centres.
- The intensification of use at this location would lead to increased traffic congestion on the N24/Ballysimon Road, negatively impacting the safety and capacity of the national road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TR O11Policy CGR P2Section 11.4.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks a change of use from office to medical and health services at Unit 12, City East Retail Park, Ballysimon, Limerick. The application was refused as the proposed use is non-conforming with the retail park's zoning objective, fails the sequential test for service provision, and would result in an inappropriate intensification of traffic at a constrained junction on the national road network....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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