2460045
1. Change of opening hours permitted under An Bord Pleanala Permission, ABP-315866-23, Condition No. 2 as follows, ‘The hours of operation shall be between 08.00 to 20.00 hrs Thursday, Friday and Saturday and between 08.00 to 18.00 hrs Sunday to Wednesday, to 08.00 hrs to 22.00 hrs for Wednesday to Saturday’s and between 08.00 to 19.00 hrs Sunday (Summer Hours April to September inclusive) and 08.00 to 18.00 hrs Monday to Tuesday
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension of opening hours would result in an intensification of use that adversely affects residential amenities through increased noise and disturbance, contravening the 'RE Existing Residential' zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located on lands zoned 'RE Existing Residential' where the primary planning objective is to protect, provide, and improve residential amenities.
- The intensification of use arising from the proposed extended hours, combined with the proximity of residential units and the use of an outdoor seating area, would result in excessive noise and disturbance.
- The proposal represents an excessive form of development that would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area and is contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RT13CPO 10.16CPO 15.14CPO 15.15CPO 15.16RE Existing Residential Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
This application sought to extend the permitted opening hours for an established coffee shop at 7 and 8 Albert Terrace, Meath Road, Bray. The subject site is situated within a terrace zoned for 'Existing Residential' use, with residential units located directly above and adjacent to the commercial premises. Wicklow County Council refused the application on the grounds that the later operating hours would lead to unacceptable noise and disturbance for local residents, particularly given the prese...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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