Core Refusal Reason
The development creates visual clutter and obstructs the public footpath and lighting, resulting in an unsafe public realm and a significant pedestrian hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure creates visual clutter and an ad-hoc appearance that negatively impacts the general amenity and safety of the public realm.
- The canopy obstructs the public footpath and lighting, creating a serious hazard for pedestrians and traffic due to the lack of a coordinated design approach.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and directly contravenes Policy CMP13 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029Policy CMP13
Decision Document Summary
Retention planning permission was sought for an external sheltered canopy at the Pizzadog premises in Airside Retail Park, Swords. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the structure's ad-hoc nature and obstruction of the public footpath and lighting create an unsafe and poor-quality public realm. The development was found to pose a serious pedestrian hazard and conflict with Policy CMP13 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, while also setting an undesirable preced...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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