24130

Retention permission for 1. the change of use of a rear yard area to a beer garden with seating area, 2. alterations to original bar area, 3. bandstand area, 4. and associated site development works. 5. The building is a protected structure within the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 - ref. D003

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development generates unacceptable noise levels from patrons and live music that significantly adversely impact the residential amenities of the surrounding area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The outdoor beer garden and bandstand generate excessive noise from music, televisions, and patrons, which is incompatible with the adjacent residential properties and their gardens.
  • The Noise Impact Assessment provided by the applicant was deemed inadequate and misleading as it did not accurately reflect noise levels during live music performances.
  • The proposal constitutes a substandard form of development that would be prejudicial to public health, depreciate property values, and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

NGB 6BHC 21BHC 22BHC 23BHC 24BHC 26BHC 28BHC 31C1 Mixed UseACA 21

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for the conversion of a rear yard into a beer garden with a bandstand and seating at 'The Big House' public house, 27 Anne Street, Dundalk. The site is a Protected Structure located within 'The Crescent' Architectural Conservation Area and is zoned for mixed-use but borders long-established residential gardens. Louth County Council refused the application primarily due to the significant noise nuisance caused by the outdoor venue, which adversely affe...
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