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the construction of a two-storey building comprising of a dual-surgery dental practice at ground floor, and a health and welfare related consultancy at first floor in addition to the provision reception areas, ancillary offices, staff facilities and meeting rooms. External works to the structure include roof plant, signage, storm attenuation tank, reconfiguration of existing carparking layout, together with all associated site development works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate car parking provision for the combined existing and proposed uses, leading to traffic hazards and public safety concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to provide sufficient on-site car parking to accommodate the intensification of use alongside existing commercial units.
- The parking deficit is likely to result in vehicular queuing on the public road and haphazard parking on surrounding footpaths and cycle lanes.
- The resulting traffic congestion and obstruction would endanger public safety by creating a significant traffic hazard for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Bluebell Developments Ltd proposed the construction of a two-storey building at The Vee Centre, Cork Road, Waterford, to house a dental practice and a mental health/welfare consultancy. While the use was deemed compatible with the 'General Business' zoning of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028, the application was refused. The Planning Authority determined that the 17 available parking spaces were insufficient for the site's total requirements, concluding that the development...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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