Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate compliance with the Pharmacy Act 2007 regarding co-location with a medical practice and is considered an inappropriate retail use for an out-of-town location zoned for community purposes.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application was deemed incomplete due to the omission of Company Director details required under Question 6 of the application form.
- The proposed layout, featuring shared access or internal connectivity between the GP practice and the pharmacy, potentially contravenes Section 64 of the Pharmacy Act 2007.
- The out-of-town location is considered unsuitable for retail development, which is a 'Town Core' activity, and the applicant failed to justify the need for such use at this site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027Zoning MatrixSocial/Community/Education/Public Utility Zoning
Decision Document Summary
X Pharmacy Ltd proposed a change of use for part of an existing GP medical practice into a pharmacy at Ballyminion/Farranyoogan, Longford. The site is situated on the outskirts of the town on lands zoned for Social, Community, and Public Utility purposes. The application was refused as the proposal did not meet the requirements of the Pharmacy Act 2007 regarding independent access from medical practices, lacked sufficient justification for retail use in a non-core location, and contained procedu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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