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the development will consist of (i) The change of use from permitted use to retail use including the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises (i.e. off-licence use) within the overall retail unit, where the floor area for the off-licence use is 23.6sq.m. and is ancillary to the primary retail use, (ii) Associated alteration of existing retail unit, and (iii) All associated site and development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development exceeds the 100sq.m net retail floor area cap for petrol filling station shops as mandated by the Retail Planning Guidelines (2012).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The total net retail floor space, including areas behind serving counters and staff areas, was calculated at 125.10sq.m, which exceeds the 100sq.m limit for petrol filling station shops set out in the Retail Planning Guidelines (2012).
  • The proposed development is inconsistent with the current policy context and development management principles for the area.
  • Granting permission would establish an undesirable future precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 11.14.6Section 11.14.2Zoning RA - Rural Area

Decision Document Summary

Beauparc Retail Ltd sought planning permission for a change of use to include a 23.6sq.m off-licence within the existing retail unit at The Brink Service Station, a petrol filling station located in a rural area zoned 'RA' at Rathdrinagh, Beauparc, Navan. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the calculated net retail floor area of 125.10sq.m exceeds the 100sq.m cap prescribed for such facilities under Sections 2.4.3 and 4.11.9 of the Ministerial Retail Planning Guidelin...
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