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The decision of the local authority was subsequently appealed to An Bord Pleanála which has now refused permission. | PICTURE: Google Streetview
An Bord Pleanála has overturned the decision of Waterford City and County Council to grant permission for a multi-million euro development at the former Glanbia site in Dungarvan.
Permission was granted, earlier this year, for the construction of a 1 – 2 storey anchor convenience and comparison retail store with a total gross floor area of nearly 4,000 square metres.
The proposed development, earmarked for a brownfield site, would also have included the provision of a surface car park with 165 spaces and bicycle parking.
The decision of the local authority was subsequently appealed to An Bord Pleanála which has now refused permission.
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In a report just published, planning inspector Jennifer McQuaid noted the appellants' submission that the 3.7 acres site of the proposed development zoned for regeneration and "is outside the Dungarvan Retail Core and is edge of centre" and that the Retail Strategy "identifies that there is capacity for convenience and comparison within the Town Centre of Dungarvan only".
Concerns were also expressed that the proposal would generate increased traffic congestion in the local area and it was pointed out that Uisce Eireann had indicated that the proposed wastewater connection was “not feasible” due to capacity constraints.
Recommending that permission be refused, Ms McQuaid stated: "The development as proposed would not deliver a strong
architectural design as a key landmark or gateway to the town or provide a high density of mixed uses including employment, tourism, residential and retail.
"The proposal is almost entirely retail in nature and very low density relative to the land take of the overall regeneration site. The proposed development would therefore be contrary to the policies and objectives of the Waterford City and County
Development Plan 2022-2028 and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area."
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