Core Refusal Reason
The development negatively impacts the Clondalkin Village Architectural Conservation Area and compromises pedestrian safety by encroaching on a public footpath.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's design, scale, and materials interfere with the special character of the Clondalkin Village Architectural Conservation Area and contravene multiple heritage and village centre policies.
- The development encroaches upon a public footpath taken in charge by the Council, reducing its width to 1.5 metres and undermining pedestrian comfort and utility.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard or obstructing road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
VC zoning objectivePolicy NCBH20 Objective 3Policy QDP3 Objective 3Policy EDE13 Objective 2Policy EDE13 Objective 3Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets Section 4.3.1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a previously constructed single-storey structure at The Purty Central, Main Street, Clondalkin. The site is situated within the Clondalkin Village Architectural Conservation Area and is subject to the 'VC' zoning objective. The local authority refused the application primarily because the development's design and siting are incompatible with the historic character of the village. Additionally, the structure occupies a public footpath maintained by...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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