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at a site of.1.49ha and the proposed development will consist of: The construction of an 1-2 storey anchor convenience and comparison retail store. The proposal will include c.2,368sq.m net retail sales area, c.1,298sq.m back of house/storage/office-administration, and a café of c.197sq.m. Total gross floor area will be c. 3,910 sq.m. Provision of a surface level car park incorporating 186 no. car parking spaces and bicycle parking. Replacement of existing site access from Richard A. Walsh Street with a new vehicular entrance for customers and with separate service/delivery access proposed via Shandon Street/Davitt's Quay. Provision of ESB substation/switch room, plant areas, roof PV panels, signage (including totem sign), landscaping, boundary treatment and all associated site development works and services provision
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is fundamentally at odds with the 'Regeneration' zoning objective and the specific vision for the site (DTOS01), fails the sequential test for retail development, and presents unresolved traffic safety and residential amenity issues.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to meet the 'Regeneration' zoning objective and the specific vision for site DTOS01 by not providing a high-quality, mixed-use scheme (including residential and tourism) that would positively contribute to the town's regeneration.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the scale of retail proposed outside the core retail area would not undermine the vitality and viability of Dungarvan Town Centre, contrary to the Retail Strategy and the sequential approach.
- The proposed access arrangements and service yard location pose significant risks to traffic safety and the residential amenities of adjoining properties due to noise, nuisance, and potential vehicular conflicts.