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Planning Permission to erect an extension to Retail Unit No. 6 and connect to existing services, also for the removal of Condition No. 22 of previous granted permission Ref. No. PD/04/2480 and all associated works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal materially contravenes the 'Industrial and Enterprise' zoning objective, violates a previous planning condition restricting convenience retail, fails the sequential test for retail development, and lacks a site-specific flood risk assessment for a site located in Flood Zones A and B.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed retail use and removal of the condition restricting convenience goods materially contravene the 'Industrial and Enterprise' zoning objective and the governing planning permission (PD 04 2480) for the site.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate adherence to the sequential approach to retail development or provide a Retail Impact Statement, posing a threat to the vitality and viability of the Carrick-on-Shannon town centre.
  • The development is located within Flood Zones A and B, and in the absence of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment, it is contrary to the Constrained Land Use Zoning Strategy and national flood risk management guidelines.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028: Chapter 6Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028: Chapter 7Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028: Chapter 12Carrick-on-Shannon Joint Local Area Plan 2025-2031: Section 3.2Carrick-on-Shannon Joint Local Area Plan 2025-2031: Objective ED 5Carrick-on-Shannon Joint Local Area Plan 2025-2031: Section 9.2Carrick-on-Shannon Joint Local Area Plan 2025-2031: Section 9.3Carrick-on-Shannon Joint Local Area Plan 2025-2031: Section 9.4Retail Planning Guidelines 2012: Section 4.4Retail Planning Guidelines 2012: Section 4.9The Planning System and Flood Risk Management - Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2009)

Decision Document Summary

Dermot Foley sought planning permission for an extension to Retail Unit No. 6 at Drishogue, Carrick-on-Shannon, and the removal of a condition restricting the sale of convenience goods to facilitate a 'Mr Price' branded variety store. The site is located on lands zoned 'Industrial and Enterprise' and within Flood Zones A and B. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the retail use is not permitted under the current zoning, the proposal failed to satisfy the sequential test for ...
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