Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension would significantly obstruct a key pedestrian routeway and desire line, creating a circuitous route and safety concerns that conflict with the 'LC' zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would significantly impede a key pedestrian desire line, creating a circuitous and difficult route for pedestrians, wheelchair users, and parents with buggies.
- The proposal lacks necessary safety features, such as barriers or wheel stoppers, where the structure interfaces directly with existing car parking spaces.
- Encroaching on the existing footpath would set an undesirable precedent for nearby commercial units and is contrary to the zoning objective to protect and improve Local Centres.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Local Centre 'LC' zoning objectiveSouth Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to remove an existing glazed canopy and construct a ground floor front extension at Pandinis Restaurant in Newlands Retail Park, Clondalkin. The Planning Authority refused permission because the extension would build over an established pedestrian routeway, reducing the footpath width to a sub-optimal 1.8m and forcing a circuitous path for users. This encroachment on public infrastructure was deemed a threat to universal access and safety, and was found to be fundamentally at...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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