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A NEW ACCESS POINT AND ASSOCIATED SERVICE ROAD AND OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A BUILDING. THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF: A NEW ACCESS POINT AND ASSOCIATED SERVICE ROAD AND OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A BUILDING (APPROX.3600SQM GROSS FLOOR AREA AND APPROX. 12M TO EAVES HEIGHT), AND ALL ANCILLARY WORKS ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND. THE FUNCTION OF THIS PROPOSED BUILDING IS AS FOOD LOGISTICS DISTRIBUTION BUILDING FOR IRISH CASINGS COMPANY WHO WISH TO EXPAND THEIR EXISTING OPERATIONS IN TULLAMORE

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was recommended for a request for Further Information (FI) due to significant unresolved issues regarding flood risk, compliance with national transport policy, and technical requirements for water and wastewater services.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed site is located within 10%, 1%, and 0.1% flood plains, requiring a comprehensive site-specific Flood Risk Assessment and a Development Management Justification Test to ensure safety and prevent increased flooding elsewhere.
  • Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has formally stated that the proposal is at variance with national policy, necessitating a full Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) and a Stage 1 & 2 Road Safety Audit.
  • The applicant has failed to demonstrate the feasibility of wastewater disposal and water supply connections, requiring an updated status on the local rising main sewer and a Confirmation of Feasibility letter from Irish Water.

Cited Policies (CDP)

12.4.5 Enterprise and EmploymentLUZO-06Table 12.1 Land Use Zoning MatrixDMS-101 Car Parking DimensionsDMS-102 Car Parking RequirementsDMS-99 Cycle Parking StandardsDMS-100 Cycle Parking DimensionsDMS-71 Industrial and Warehousing DevelopmentsDMS-74 Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Adaptation Design StatementChapter 13 DMS 102

Decision Document Summary

Irish Casings Co. Unlimited Company proposed a 3,600sqm food logistics distribution building, a new access point, and a service road on 'Enterprise and Employment' zoned land at Daingean Road, Tullamore. While the land use is generally acceptable, the planner recommended a request for Further Information rather than a grant of permission. This recommendation stems from critical concerns regarding the site's location in high-risk flood zones, potential conflicts with national transport policy as ...
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