Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is inconsistent with the site's Enterprise zoning and specific development objectives, lacks a masterplan, and presents unmitigated risks to protected European sites and local traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development contravenes Objective CDP 6.8 and the Enterprise zoning due to the absence of a site-wide Masterplan and the failure to justify a new building when existing on-site capacity remains underutilised.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding drainage and wastewater to ensure the protection of the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation (SAC), contravening Objective CDP 15.3.
- The additional traffic generated by the warehouse would negatively impact the safety and free flow of traffic on the L 3036 local road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 2023-2029CDP6.8CDP3.3CDP15.3CDP15.4
Decision Document Summary
Zinc Properties proposed the construction of a 3,528sqm storage warehouse at the former Burlington Site in Gillogue, Clonlara, Co. Clare. The application was refused by Clare County Council as the proposal failed to provide a Masterplan or adequate justification for new floor space on a site with existing vacant capacity, thereby conflicting with the County Development Plan's enterprise objectives. Furthermore, the lack of technical detail regarding environmental protections for the nearby Lower...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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