Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to sub-standard design and lack of active frontage, conflict with strategic objectives for a Key Development Site, insufficient operational information, and failure to demonstrate legal right of way for access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing building's design and lack of active street frontage would result in a sub-standard retail environment contrary to national and local retail planning guidelines.
- The development would prejudice the comprehensive development of a designated Key Development Site and Opportunity Site as identified in the Local Area Plan.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient operational details and failed to demonstrate a legal right of way for site access, potentially resulting in a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Gorey Town and Environs Local Area Plan 2017-2023 (extended to 2026)Section 5.3 of the Retail Planning Guidelines 2012Retail Design Manual 2012Key Development Site and Opportunity Site
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a change of use for an existing building to retail use at Goreycorporationlands, Gorey Urban. The Planning Authority refused the application because the building's design and access arrangements were deemed unsuitable for a quality retail environment. Furthermore, the site is located within a designated Key Development Site and Opportunity Site, and the proposal was seen as hindering the strategic objectives for the area. The refusal was also supported by a lack of techn...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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