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THE AMALGAMATION OF UNITS G AND F AND THEIR CHANGE OF USE FROM THEIR PERMITTED RETAIL WAREHOUSING USE TO A MEDICAL USE WHICH WILL COMPRISE A NEW MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS FACILITY WITH X-RAY, MRI, CT AND DUAL ENERGY X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY (DEXA) SCANNING SERVICES WITH AND ALL ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATIVE SPACES. THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WILL ALSO INCLUDE NEW EXTERNAL PLANT TO THE REAR AT THE GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR LEVEL AND ELEVATIONAL CHANGES INCORPORATING NEW SIGNAGE

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal for a medical diagnostic facility in an out-of-town retail park contravenes 'Town Centre First' policies and retail warehousing zoning objectives, while failing to demonstrate adequate parking provision.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed change of use from retail warehousing to medical diagnostics at an out-of-town location would materially contravene Objective KCDP 4-70, which seeks to limit uses in retail parks to protect the vitality of the town centre.
  • The development is contrary to the 'Town Centre First' approach (Objectives TR 11 and TR 37), as such facilities should be located within the town centre to support regeneration and utilize existing vacant units.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to satisfy the Planning Authority that adequate parking would be available to serve the development in accordance with the County Development Plan standards.

Cited Policies (CDP)

KCDP 4-70Objective TR 11Objective TR 37Policy 1.20.7Section 1.7.1Section 4.4.4.3.3

Decision Document Summary

Alliance Medical Diagnostic Imaging Ltd sought permission to amalgamate two first-floor units at Manor Retail and Leisure Park, Tralee, for use as a medical diagnostics facility including X-ray, MRI, and CT scanning. While the principle of the facility was welcomed, the Planning Authority refused permission because the out-of-town location conflicts with 'Town Centre First' policies and retail warehousing zoning objectives intended to protect town centre vitality. Additionally, the application l...
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