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***APPEALED - ACP - Decision Granted ****retention permission for the retail sale and ancillary storage of goods (other than bulky goods) comprising convenience goods and non-bulky comparison goods in non-conformity with Condition 7 of the Planning Permission Ref: 05/978. The amalgamation of Units 9 and 10 into a single unit in non-conformity with Condition 10 of the Planning Reg. Ref: 05/978

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal for convenience and non-bulky comparison retail in an out-of-town retail park would negatively impact the vitality and viability of Monaghan town centre and contravene the established retail hierarchy.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The sale of convenience and non-bulky comparison goods at this location would undermine the retail strategy by diverting trade away from the town centre core.
  • The amalgamation of units and the nature of the retail use are in direct conflict with previous planning conditions (Ref: 05/978) designed to restrict the park to bulky goods.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, further eroding the commercial strength of the town's primary retail area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

TCO 1TCO 3SHO 1Section 15.30Policy AAP 1

Decision Document Summary

Centz Stores 8 Limited sought retention permission for the amalgamation of Units 9 and 10 at Monaghan Retail Park and the sale of convenience and non-bulky comparison goods (operating as Homesavers). The site is located approximately 2.5km west of Monaghan town centre on lands zoned 'Existing Commercial'. The application was refused as the proposed retail use contravenes the Monaghan County Development Plan's objectives to protect town centre vitality and violates specific conditions of the pare...
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