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a temporary period of ten years for development at a site at Unit No. 103 at the Kildare Tourist Outlet Village. The development will consist of: (1) A temporary external seated dining area (c. 125 sqm); (ii) The construction of a temporary demountable canopy structure (overall height c. 4.1m); (iii) Glass windbreaks integrated into moveable planters (overall height c. 1.6m) around the external seated dining area; a d (iv) All associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would prejudice the delivery of a strategic pedestrian and cycle link between Kildare Tourist Outlet Village and Academy Street, materially contravening Objective TO 3 of the Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2012-2018.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed seating area and canopy would physically obstruct a strategically critical area identified for the delivery of a pedestrian and cycle linkage from the outlet village to Academy Street.
  • The development materially contravenes Objective TO 3 of the Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2012-2018, which specifically seeks to create further linkages to connect the retail outlet with the town centre.
  • The proposal is contrary to the requirements of existing Section 47 agreements (Condition 3 of PL 17/539 and Condition 2 of PL 20/86) intended to facilitate town centre permeability and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Chapter 9Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Chapter 17Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Objective TO 3Kildare Transport Strategy 2022 Options 27 and 28Section 47 of the Planning and Development Act 2000

Decision Document Summary

Value Retail Dublin Ltd applied for a ten-year temporary permission for an external seated dining area (c. 125 sqm) featuring a demountable canopy and glass windbreaks at Unit 103 of the Kildare Tourist Outlet Village. The site is located in the public realm of the village, east of Nurney Road. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the development would occupy a space essential for a planned pedestrian and cycle link to Academy Street. The Planning Authority determin...
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