Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents a substandard and haphazard form of development that would undermine the viability of the town centre by attracting car-borne traffic and lacks demonstrated proper servicing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The freestanding coffee kiosk is considered a substandard and haphazard form of development that would likely generate new traffic movements and act as a destination in its own right, thereby undermining the function and viability of the town centre.
- The development is deemed inappropriate for its location as it would primarily attract patrons from the wider area via car borne journeys rather than serving the immediate needs of the adjoining industrial units and employees.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the proper servicing of the proposed development, specifically regarding water supply and wastewater management, which constitutes a substandard form of development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022 – 2028ECON 04 City and Town Centre First ApproachLight Industry/High Technology/Manufacturing Campus Development zoning
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a 13sqm coffee kiosk and ancillary works on a 0.006-hectare site at Dungarvan Business Park, Shandon, Dungarvan. The site is zoned for Light Industry/High Technology/Manufacturing Campus Development. Waterford City and County Council refused permission because the kiosk was viewed as a haphazard development that would attract car-borne traffic from the wider area, conflicting with the 'Town Centre First' policy and potentially undermining the viability of the town centre...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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