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to erect a modular office building to be used as a car rental hub along with the construction of an adjoining canopy to be used as a car wash/valeting bay. Site works to consist of a new entrance way off the retail park road, car parking, Ev charging spaces, landscaping, bicycle rack, alterations to existing retail gate position, lighting, signage, connection to public mains, and all ancillary works.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority determined that permission could not be granted in its current form, issuing a request for Further Information due to significant technical deficiencies in surface water management, public lighting design, and site boundary details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed surface water management scheme is non-compliant with SuDS principles and lacks critical data regarding attenuation systems, discharge rates, and petrol/oil interception.
- The application lacks a comprehensive public lighting design and fails to provide adequate clarity on boundary treatments, specifically for the northern extent of the site.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with cycle parking standards and did not provide necessary evidential documentation regarding water pollution discharge licenses for the car wash facility.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4Chapter 11Section 11.9.3B2 Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a modular car rental hub and car wash canopy on a 0.279ha site at Navan Retail Park, Co. Meath. While the principle of development was deemed acceptable under the 'B2' zoning objective, the Planning Authority found the application lacked sufficient technical detail to warrant a grant of permission. The decision was deferred via a comprehensive Further Information request focusing on unresolved concerns regarding drainage infrastructure, public lighting s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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