Core Reason for the Refused Part
The Inspector recommended a split decision: granting retention for the reduced seating area (c. 41sqm) as it is compatible with the 'NC' zoning and can accommodate a 2.2m wide footpath, while refusing the loading bays because reversing heavy vehicles into the residential cul-de-sac of Stonebridge Close would create traffic hazards and contravene Road Safety Policy T28.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the pergola and planter boxes is acceptable following the reduction of the seating area to 41sqm, provided a minimum 2.2m wide pedestrian footpath is maintained to ensure public safety.
- The proposed loading bays are fundamentally unsuitable for Stonebridge Close, a residential cul-de-sac, as they would lead to dangerous vehicular protrusions onto the footpath and exacerbate traffic congestion.
- The development of the loading bays and boundary modifications would be seriously injurious to the residential amenities of the area and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective T28 (Road Safety)Zoning Objective NC (Neighbourhood Centre)Zoning Objective A (Residential)Section 13.1.2 (Transitional Zonal Areas)Policy Objective T27 (Traffic Noise)Policy Objective RET7 (Neighbourhood Centres)Policy Objective MFC2 (Multifunctional Centres)Policy Objective MFC3 (Placemaking)Policy Objective EI14 (Air and Noise Pollution)Section 12.6.8.6 (Street Furniture Strategy)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal at Brady's of Shankill involves a dual request: the retention of an outdoor seating area with a pergola and planter boxes, and permission for two new loading bays with associated wall modifications at the southern end of the site. While the site is zoned 'NC' (Neighbourhood Centre), it directly borders 'A' (Residential) zoning. The Inspector notes that a previous, larger seating proposal was refused by the Board, but the current scaled-back version is acceptable if strictly conditio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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