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the amalgamation of the previously permitted units and for the change of use of existing retail use permitted under File Register Reference 10/2013 to the use as a Restaurant for use as a wood fired pizza bakery for the sale of hot food for consumption on and off the premises (184sqm), for internal seating space for 40 customers, for proposed external signage and for all site services above and below ground including connections to existing services and for all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is located within 400m of a school, which violates Objective RT17 of the County Development Plan regarding the exclusion of new fast-food/takeaway outlets near educational facilities.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The subject site is located approximately 200 metres from a post-primary school, falling within the 400-metre exclusion zone defined by the County Development Plan.
  • Despite an increase in indoor seating capacity compared to a previous refusal, the proposal still includes a significant takeaway and delivery component.
  • The development is considered contrary to Objective RT17, which seeks to promote healthy living patterns by restricting fast-food outlets near schools and playgrounds.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RT9Objective RT16Objective RT17

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the amalgamation of units and a change of use from retail to a wood-fired pizza restaurant with a takeaway/delivery service at a site adjoining the Aldi store on Mill Road, Greystones. While the applicant attempted to address a previous refusal by increasing internal seating to 40 covers, the Planning Authority determined that the proposal still constitutes a fast-food/takeaway outlet. As the site is located within 200 metres of a school, the development wa...
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