2360479
The development will consist of Phase A of a multi-phase Mixed Use Commercial development consisting of; (a) Provision of a new vehicular entrance from the existing public road (b) Boundary treatment works and landscaping (c) Provision a new internal vehicular access route to serve the site via a new controlled entrance gate (d) Parking bays for cars, commercial vehicles, bicycles and e-Vehicles (e) A Wastewater treatment installation including percolation area and polishing filter (f) Provision of 1 No. Part one, Part two storey mixed use commercial unit (358m2) with office accommodation at 1st floor level (42m2) (g) Provision of 1 No. One storey mixed use commercial unit (191m2) (h) Provision of 2 No. Part one, Part two storey mixed use commercial unit (387m2) with office accommodation at 1st floor level (106m2) and (i) All associated site works. Total internal floor area of proposed accommodation for this phase shall be 1323m2 of commercial warehouse and 255m2 of associated office accommodation. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority issued a request for Further Information due to the undefined nature of the proposed commercial use, substandard traffic safety arrangements, and inadequate environmental/ecological assessments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to specify the intended occupiers or industrial processes, leaving the 'Commercial' use undefined and its compatibility with the E2 zoning objective unproven.
- The proposed access sightlines (49m) and internal road/footpath dimensions are substandard and do not comply with TII (DN-GEO-03060) or DMURS safety requirements.
- Insufficient technical information was provided regarding surface water management and the potential impact on Natura 2000 sites, necessitating an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report.