Core Refusal Reason
The retained footpath width of 1.69m is substandard under DMURS guidelines, creating a public safety hazard and obstructing pedestrian movement.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 1.69m footpath width resulting from the development is substandard and fails to meet the minimum width requirements established in the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS).
- The development is in direct conflict with Policy Objectives T11, T12, and T31 of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding sustainable transport and pedestrian safety.
- The retention of the structures would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and causing an obstruction to both road users and pedestrians.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective T11Policy Objective T12Policy Objective T31
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of a pergola and planter boxes at Brady's of Shankill, located on the Dublin Road. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the structures reduced the available footpath width to 1.69m, which is below the mandatory minimum standards set out in DMURS. Consequently, the development was found to be contrary to the County Development Plan's transport policies and was deemed a risk to public safety due to the obstruction o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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