3792/21
Retention permission for the development will consist of retention permission to place street furniture in front of this premises on private property adjacent to public footpath. The street furniture will consist of : (a) 12 no. tables of 600mm x 600mm, (b) 24 no. chairs, (c) 2 no. screen canvas lean to canopies framed in timber with painted timber picket style screen fencing 1200mm high around seating area to public path edge. The total seating area proposed is 25sq.m.
Core Refusal Reason
The development negatively impacts the visual character of a Category 1 Shopping Street and obstructs pedestrian movement on the public footpath.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development detracts from the visual amenities of a designated Category 1 Shopping Street and would set an undesirable precedent for the area.
- The structure creates a physical impediment to pedestrian movement by reducing the available footpath width.
- The proposal is considered injurious to public safety and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for development at Kalabasa, 60-61 Abbey Street Middle, Dublin 1. The local authority refused the application on two primary grounds: visual impact and public safety. The development was found to be inconsistent with the standards required for a Category 1 Shopping Street under the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022. Additionally, the physical encroachment onto the footpath was deemed a hazard to pedestrian flow and safety, making the development ...PDF Document Missing
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