2360134
permission for change of use of existing 2 & 3 storey buildings from retail / office / storage uses to 3no. apartments (1no. one bed & 2no. two bed), elevational and sectional alterations to the said buildings, alterations to the existing lower ground floor access to the existing ground bookmakers office (which remains unaltered) with all associated site development works including Suds, revised vehicular entrance to the existing car parking area, footpaths, bin and ancillary storage areas, car / bicycle parking, revised boundary treatments and connections to public infrastructure. The proposed development is in the curtilage of a protected structure – reference number 41300350. Significant further information relates to the submission of a traffic and transport assessment including stage 1 Road safety audit, revised site plan denoting signage and achievable visibility splays and revised boundary treatments
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to substandard residential amenity for future occupants and the negative impact on the character of a Protected Structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed residential units provide inadequate private open space, resulting in a substandard level of amenity for future residents.
- The internal floor areas and layout of the apartments fail to meet the minimum standards required by national planning guidelines for new apartments.
- The proposed alterations would adversely affect the architectural character and setting of the Protected Structure (Ref: 41300350), which is of regional importance.