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Permission for the location of 1 no. food-truck on the existing yard with associated standing/sitting area and signage to operate as a facility for serving take-away hot food, coffee and snacks during the hours of 9am -9pm Monday to Sunday with associated site works. Protected Structure No DB-234

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its adverse impact on the character of a Protected Structure and Architectural Conservation Area, negative effects on residential amenity, and conflict with a previous planning permission regarding site usage.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would adversely impact the character and visual amenities of a Protected Structure and the North Quay/Back Lanes Architectural Conservation Area, contrary to Policy Objective BHC 22.
  • The proximity to residential units would result in an unacceptable loss of amenity for residents due to noise, odors, and extended operating hours.
  • The proposal contravenes a previous grant of permission (Reg Ref 93/510201) by interfering with required parking, bin storage, and fire escape access for the adjoining apartments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CS2SS1SS6HOU 11IU 21IU 23BHC 6BHC 20BHC 21BHC 23BHC 26BHC 31BHC 22

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a food truck and associated seating area in an existing yard adjacent to The Mall Apartments in Drogheda, a site containing a Protected Structure and located within an Architectural Conservation Area. Louth County Council refused the application because the development would negatively impact the heritage character of the area and the residential amenity of neighboring apartments. Furthermore, the proposal was found to conflict with a previous planning perm...
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