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for retention of the change of use of original retail unit (granted under Pl. Ref. 99/2219) to a unit for the sale of hot food for consumption off the premises, modifications to internal layout configuration, new signage to shop front and all associated and ancillary works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed retention of the hot food take-away would result in an excessive proliferation and concentration of such uses in the town centre, materially contravening local and county development plan objectives aimed at protecting the vibrancy and retail mix of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would lead to an excessive concentration of non-desirable uses (takeaways) in Kildare Town Centre, which already contains at least 10 such facilities in the immediate vicinity.
  • Granting permission would materially contravene Objective TCO 1.3 of the Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023-2029, which seeks to protect the vibrancy and mix of uses in the town centre.
  • The proposal fails to comply with Section 15.13.7 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, as it does not safeguard the vitality and viability of shopping areas or maintain a suitable retail mix.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective TCO 1.3 of the Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023-2029Section 15.13.7 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029Section 4.1.2 of the Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023-2029Chapter 15 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for the change of use of a ground-floor unit from retail to a hot food take-away at Nugent Street, Station Road, Kildare Town. The site is located within the 'Town Centre' zoning and an Architectural Conservation Area. While the use is 'open for consideration' under the zoning matrix, the Planning Authority determined that the town is already well-served by ten existing takeaways. Consequently, the proposal was refused as it would result in an excessi...
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