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the change of use of part of the existing ground floor of the premises formally known as The Winning Post from licensed premises to amusement/gaming arcade and includes alterations to the internal layout on the ground floor, new toilet facilities along with all associated site development, facilitating works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed amusement arcade use is not permitted under the 'A: Town Centre' zoning objective of the Newbridge Local Area Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is zoned 'A: Town Centre' in the Newbridge Local Area Plan, which aims to provide for appropriate town centre uses such as retail, residential, commercial, and civic uses.
- Under the land use matrix of the Newbridge Local Area Plan, amusement arcades are expressly listed as a use that is not permitted within this specific zoning.
- The proposed development would constitute a material contravention of the land use zoning objective for the site and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Newbridge Local Area Plan - Zoning 'A: Town Centre'Section 34(6) of the Planning and Development Acts 2000
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a change of use of part of the ground floor of 'The Winning Post' (a former public house) on Eyre Street, Newbridge, to an amusement/gaming arcade of approximately 224.7 sqm. The site is located in a prominent town centre location at the junction of Eyre Street and John Street. Kildare County Council refused the application because the proposed use is explicitly not permitted under the 'A: Town Centre' zoning objective of the Newbridge Local Area Plan. The pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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