Core Refusal Reason
The proposed veterinary clinic constitutes a material contravention of the 'H: Light Industry & Warehousing' zoning objective for the site as set out in the Celbridge Local Area Plan 2017-2023.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed veterinary use for domestic pets is not consistent with the 'H' zoning objective, which is specifically intended to provide for industry, manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing.
- Permitting the development would prejudice the satisfactory delivery of the primary industrial objective for these lands and would materially contravene the land use zoning of the Celbridge Local Area Plan 2017-2023.
- The nature of the practice, involving continuous arrivals of clients and high parking turnover, is considered inappropriate for a site zoned for light industry and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective H: Light Industry & WarehousingObjective EDO1.4Celbridge Local Area Plan 2017-2023Section 34(6) of the Planning and Development Acts 2000, as amended
Decision Document Summary
Linnaeus Veterinary Ireland Limited applied for permission for the change of use of Unit A10 (427 sq. m) at the M4 Business Park, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, to a veterinary clinic for domestic pets. The proposal included internal layout alterations and the addition of windows to the existing three-storey building. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the site is zoned for 'Light Industry & Warehousing'. The planning authority concluded that the veterinary use is not co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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