Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is contrary to the 'Light Industry' zoning objective for the area and would undermine the viability of the nearby town centre.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed coffee kiosk/take-away facility is expressly 'not permitted' under the zoning matrix for Light Industry lands as set out in the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017.
- The development has the potential to become a destination in its own right, which would undermine the function and viability of the Cappoquin town centre and set an undesirable precedent.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a safe means of waste water disposal and the proposal would create a traffic hazard by introducing pedestrian and vehicular conflicts at the main site entrance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Waterford County Development Plan 2011 - 2017Light Industry zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 18sqm freestanding coffee kiosk with a 17sqm canopy at Carrigeen Business Park, Cappoquin. The site is located on lands zoned for Light Industry under the Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the proposed use is not permitted within this zoning category. Furthermore, the council determined that the kiosk could detract from the town centre's commercial viability and that the proposal lac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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