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Permission for development which consists of: retention permission for an outdoor partially sheltered seating area (circa 30m2), open to the elements on 3 sides, defined with a decorative timber screen and retractable awning, located along the front facade, east of the main entrance inside the line of the existing hotel drop off area

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development creates a public safety hazard by obstructing a public footpath and forcing pedestrians onto the road, while also conflicting with the site's parent planning permission.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The seating area obstructs the public footpath along the site frontage, forcing pedestrians to walk on the carriageway and creating a serious traffic hazard.
  • The siting of the structure infringes on the established building line and fails to maintain sufficient width for safe, unrestricted pedestrian movement and mobility.
  • The development is contrary to the proper planning of the area as it conflicts with the approved layout and conditions of the parent permission (Ref. No. 98/220 & ABP 61.108389).

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy 10.1Policy 6.8Policy 8.7Section 11.4DM Standard 11.4.1DM Standard 11.4.2DM Standard 11.4.3DM Standard 11.4.4DM Standard 11.4.5DM Standard 11.4.6DM Standard 11.6DM Standard 11.22Section 11.5Section 11.6

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for a 30sqm outdoor seating area with a timber screen and retractable awning at the Harbour Hotel in Galway's Inner Harbour. Although the proposal aligns with city centre zoning objectives in principle, it was refused due to its physical impact on the public realm. The structure occupies the entire width of the footpath, creating a significant safety risk by forcing pedestrians into traffic and violating the permeability requirements set out in the hotel...
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