Core Refusal Reason
The proposed change of use to a delicatessen (classified as a restaurant/takeaway) is not a permitted use on lands zoned for 'Industry and Warehousing' and would materially contravene the Athy Local Area Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located on lands zoned 'H Industry and Warehousing' where the proposed use as a delicatessen/restaurant is specifically listed as 'Not Permitted' in the land use zoning matrix.
- Granting retention permission would result in a material contravention of the Athy Local Area Plan 2021-2027 and would undermine the primary objective to provide for industrial and warehousing uses.
- The proposed use is considered more appropriate for Town Centre (Zone A) lands, and its location in an industrial park would undermine the function and vitality of the established town centre.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Athy Local Area Plan 2021-2027 Chapter 11.4Athy Local Area Plan 2021-2027 Chapter 11.5Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the change of use from a childcare facility to a delicatessen at Unit 1, Block C, Athy Business Campus, Co. Kildare. The site is located within an industrial park on lands zoned 'H - Industry and Warehousing'. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the use is not permitted under the current zoning objective, would materially contravene the Athy Local Area Plan 2021-2027, and would negatively compete with and undermine t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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