Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is contrary to the land use zoning objectives of the Draft Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029, where amusement arcades are not permitted, and would negatively impact residential amenity through noise and nuisance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The continued use of the unit as an amusement arcade is fundamentally contrary to the Land Use Zoning Objective LUZ 1 and the associated zoning matrix (Table 11.2) of the Draft Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029.
- The development would negatively impact the vitality and viability of the town centre by failing to provide appropriate town centre uses and would materially contravene local area plan objectives.
- The nature of the development would seriously injure the residential amenity of nearby properties due to noise disturbance and general nuisance, proving contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective LUZ 1Table 11.1Table 11.2EDO 4EDO 5Draft Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
SAF Leisure Ltd. sought permission for the continued use of an existing amusement and entertainment centre at Duke Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The site is located within the Town Centre zone of the Draft Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029. Mayo County Council refused the application primarily because the use is not permitted under the current land use zoning matrix and would detract from the vitality of the town centre. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the op...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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