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Permission for development which consists of the following: Permission to provide internal seating area to existing retail donut shop for sale of food and drinks for consumption within and off the premises in accordance with the lodged plans and documents to include and all associated/ancillary works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal involves the conversion of ground-floor retail space to a non-retail (café-style) use on a designated principal shopping street, which is prohibited under the City Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed internal seating area constitutes a change of use from retail to a retail service (café-type) use.
  • William Street is designated as a principal shopping street where the City Development Plan 2023-2029 specifically prohibits the conversion of ground-floor retail units to non-retail uses.
  • Permitting the development would contravene Section 11.4.5 of the City Development Plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 11.4Section 11.4.5Chapter 6Section 6.5

Decision Document Summary

Krispy Kreme Ireland Limited sought permission for an internal seating area at an existing donut shop located at 27 William Street, Galway, a Protected Structure within the City Core Area of Architectural Conservation. The site is situated on a designated principal shopping street. The application was refused because the introduction of seating represents a change of use from retail to a retail service (café), which contravenes Section 11.4.5 of the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 that pr...
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