2460020

permission for change of use of the existing vacant first and second floor restaurant / office use to bed and breakfast / hostel accommodation, alterations to the elevations, new access / escape stairs to the rear and renovations including the inclusion of a lightwell / courtyard on the first floor and all associated site development works. Significant Further information submitted relates to, Site specific justification report, Site Plan & Proposed drawings

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a clearly identified site-specific tourism need for the proposed development as required under Policy TOUP 1 of the Monaghan County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development fails to comply with Policy TOUP 1 as the applicant has not provided sufficient information to demonstrate a clearly identified site-specific tourism need for the hostel/B&B accommodation.
  • The proposal does not adequately address previous planning concerns (Ref: 18/254) regarding the provision of a high standard of visitor accommodation, amenity space, and facilities.
  • While the use is acceptable in principle within the 'Town Centre' zoning, the lack of justification for tourism demand and potential deficiencies in the quality of the proposed layout render the development contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.1Objective CBSO1SHO 2SSO 4SSO 5SSO 10SSO 16Section 12Objective CMBO 1Section 9.2Policy LZP1Section 4.7Policies TMP1-TMP17Section 15.26TOUP 1TOUP 2TOUP 3Section 15.13.7Policy RDP24Section 15.27Policy RAS 1Section 15.28Policy CP1Policy CP5

Decision Document Summary

This planning application (Ref: 2460020) by Liam Boyle seeks permission for the change of use of the vacant first and second floors of 'The Ned Kellys Building' on Main Street, Castleblayney, from restaurant/office use to a 7-bedroom hostel and bed and breakfast. The site is located in a Tier 2 settlement and is zoned as 'Town Centre', where such uses are permitted in principle. However, the application was refused because the applicant failed to provide evidence of a site-specific tourism need ...
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