Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension of delivery hours to a 6am start was deemed to cause significant noise nuisance and negatively impact the residential amenity of established properties adjoining the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 6am delivery start time is considered excessive and would result in unacceptable noise nuisance for long-established residential properties located along the northern and western boundaries of the site.
- The applicant failed to provide a thorough justification or outline exceptional circumstances to support the requirement for earlier delivery hours prior to the store opening at 8am.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it would significantly detract from the general residential amenity of the immediate vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 5 Economic, Enterprise and Retail DevelopmentChapter 15 Development Management StandardsASP 11 Town Centre (Athenry Local Area Plan 2024-2030)
Decision Document Summary
Aldi Stores (Ireland) Ltd sought planning permission to vary a condition of their existing permission at their supermarket in Athenry, Co. Galway, specifically to extend delivery hours to start at 6am daily. The subject site is located in a central urban position adjacent to established residential areas. Galway County Council refused the application on the grounds that the earlier delivery times would generate significant noise nuisance from heavy goods vehicles, thereby negatively impacting th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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