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for the development at this site on lands at Lahinch Road, Deerpark West townland, Ennistymon, Co. Clare. The proposed development consists of: • The construction of a 2-storey discount foodstore (to include off-license use) comprising a gross floor area of 2,261.4 sq. m (net retail area of 1,493 sq. m), incorporating an internal plant room, storage area, chiller store, ancillary office area and staff rooms; • Provision of a vehicular entrance from Lahinch Road which will be served by 87 no. car parking spaces including 4 no. accessible bays, 4 no. family bays, 2 no. electric vehicle bays and 8 no. cycle spaces; • Erection of 2 no. internally mounted illuminated signs (6.25 sq. m each), 1 no. totempole mounted external sign (4.41 sq. m) and 1 no. poster board display (1.51 sq. m); • The provision of roof mounted solar panels (907 sq. m) and roof top plant; • Provision of ESB substation and switchroom (24.5 sq. m), landscaping, boundary treatments, trolley bay (69.7 sq. m), bin storage, external plant enclosures, loading bay, connection to existing services and all other ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this planning application.
Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to fundamental issues regarding the principle of development, traffic hazards, non-compliance with environmental standards (CDP 15.3), and failure to meet Retail Planning Guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to the principle of development and fails to comply with the Retail Planning Guidelines regarding the sequential test and Retail Impact Assessment (RIA).
- The proposal would create a traffic hazard and is contrary to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) policy.
- There are significant omissions in the Natura Impact Statement (NIS), resulting in non-compliance with CDP 15.3 regarding European sites.