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for (i) the As Built Retail Extension (originally granted under Planning Ref. No. 16/286) located at the rear of the existing Bank building (which is a Protected Structure), (ii) the As Built location of the Off Licence retail area, (iii) the relocation of the fire escape door on the Western Elevation and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development poses significant concerns regarding the impact on a Protected Structure, potential non-compliance with retail floor space thresholds, and failure to satisfy previous planning conditions related to public infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority has serious concerns regarding the impact of completed works, including demolition, on the 1920s former AIB building, which is a Protected Structure.
  • The net retail floor space appears to exceed 500sqm, requiring a Retail Impact Assessment to demonstrate compliance with the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • The applicant has failed to comply with previous planning conditions (Ref. 16/286) regarding the reinstatement of the public footpath and has not clarified parking provision for the increased floor area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Retail Policy 5Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021 – 2027Kilkenny Record of Protected Structures

Decision Document Summary

This application seeks retention permission for a retail extension, off-licence relocation, and fire escape modifications at the Centra Supermarket and the adjoining former AIB bank building (a Protected Structure) on Main Street, Urlingford. The proposal was refused due to the lack of an Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment for works to the protected structure, the absence of a Retail Impact Assessment for a floor area exceeding 500sqm, and the failure to address outstanding infrastructural...
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