Core Refusal Reason
The development is contrary to the A1 zoning objective and Section 2.6.1.3 of the County Development Plan as it does not constitute a minor modification allowed prior to the adoption of the Rathmichael Local Area Plan, and it negatively impacts residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The change of use to a retail coffee kiosk does not qualify as a minor modification or extension permitted in advance of the Rathmichael Local Area Plan under Section 2.6.1.3.
- The proposal is contrary to the A1 zoning objective, which prioritizes new residential communities and sustainable infrastructure, and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
- The development's nature and location would seriously injure the residential amenities and depreciate the property values of neighboring homes in the immediate vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective A1Section 2.6.1.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the change of use of a portion of land at 16a Loughlinstown Road from car sales to a retail coffee kiosk. The site is located within an area zoned A1 and falls under the future Rathmichael Local Area Plan boundary. The Planning Authority refused the application because the development exceeds the scope of 'minor modifications' allowed before the Local Area Plan is finalized, conflicts with the primary residential zoning objective, and poses a sign...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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