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a sheltered yard space annexed to the rear and side of public bar and for change of use of a small kitchen area at the rear of the adjoining shop premises (No. 5 Parnell Street) to use as a store area for the public house, also for an extension as built at the rear of the public house containing escape routes and storage space

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development fails to meet the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the Thurles Town and Environs Development Plan 2009 regarding residential amenity, specifically for No. 5 Parnell Street, and presents unresolved concerns regarding noise nuisance, light spillage, and potential interference with a registered right of way.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed sheltered yard area has the potential to give rise to significant noise nuisance and negatively impact the residential amenity enjoyed by neighbouring residents, with insufficient mitigation measures provided.
  • The development may compromise a registered Right of Way (Folio TY13408) located to the rear of the site, and the applicant failed to clarify if access would be obstructed.
  • The proposal does not satisfy the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the Development Plan for the property at No. 5 Parnell Street, particularly concerning private open space, bin storage, and emergency access.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy ECON 6Policy ECON 8Policy HIST 4Section 8.17.2Section 8.21Policy 3.3 (Draft LAP 2023)Policy 3.4 (Draft LAP 2023)Policy 4.1 (Draft LAP 2023)

Decision Document Summary

Mrs Croghs Ltd sought retention permission for a sheltered yard space (73sqm), a change of use of a kitchen to a store (9.1sqm), and an extension (51sqm) at a public house on Parnell Street, Thurles. The site is situated in a town centre zone and a Zone of Archaeological Potential. While the physical design was considered visually acceptable, the planning authority identified significant deficiencies regarding the protection of residential amenity and the provision of essential services. The pro...
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