Core Refusal Reason
The proposed change of use to a gaming arcade would create a 'dead frontage' in a prominent retail core location, undermining town centre vitality and negatively impacting the character of the Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the loss of a retail unit and the creation of a 'dead frontage', which materially contravenes objectives to protect the vitality and viability of the Tralee town centre retail core.
- The proposed works and obscured shopfront would have a negative impact on the intrinsic character and streetscape of the Rock Street / Ash Street Architectural Conservation Area.
- The proposal would lead to an oversupply of non-retail uses in the town centre and is inconsistent with the regeneration goals for the Market Quarter as a creative and cultural hotspot.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 4-42KCDP 4-43TR54KCDP 8-44KCDP 4-24KCDP 4-68TR37Section 1.4.1.4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Coalquay Leisure Limited, sought permission for the change of use of a vacant retail unit at Unit 1, Tralee Shopping Centre, Bridge Street, to a gaming/amusement arcade. The site is situated in a prominent location within Tralee's designated Retail Core and the Rock Street / Ash Street Architectural Conservation Area. The application was refused because the proposed use and its associated obscured 'dead frontage' were deemed to undermine the vitality of the town centre, harm the h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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