2389

Permission for development which consists of (1) Permission for change of use of ground floor unit from butchers shop to medical use (2) Demolition of existing rear commercial storage building (3) Permission to construct a single storey rear extension to existing ground floor unit to be used as medical use. (4) Permission for enclosed bin store/bike store (5) Proposed new signage and (6) All associated parking, site works and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate adequate parking provision, legal title or consent for the use of shared parking spaces and access routes, and failed to sufficiently mitigate potential impacts on the residential amenity of neighboring properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant has not demonstrated sufficient legal interest or authority to utilize the proposed parking spaces and the rear access alleyway, which is a designated right-of-way.
  • The proposed development fails to meet the required parking standards for a medical practice (9 spaces required), and the claim of using nearby hospital parking lacks written documentary evidence.
  • The scale and height of the proposed rear extension, combined with the site's topography, pose a risk to the natural light and residential amenity of the adjoining property at No. 15 Renmore Road.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.6Policy 3.5 (2)Section 6.3.7Section 11.3.1 (d)Section 11.6Chapter 11Section 11.11.1

Decision Document Summary

This application seeks permission for the change of use of a ground floor retail unit (formerly a butcher shop) to a medical practice at No. 16 Renmore Road, Galway, including the construction of a 76.2sqm rear extension. While the principle of medical use is acceptable in this 'Established Suburb' zone, the proposal was deemed deficient due to a significant shortfall in on-site parking and a failure to prove legal access to shared parking areas. Additionally, concerns were raised regarding the ...
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