Core Refusal Reason
The proposed wall would obstruct established delivery and loading facilities and create significant road safety hazards by impacting visibility at a busy residential access junction.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure would prevent the proper functioning of the previously approved and constructed delivery and waste removal facilities for the retail unit.
- The wall's location would severely restrict sightlines and visibility for vehicles and pedestrians at the junction of the Marine Court access road and Main Street.
- The development would exacerbate existing congestion and clutter in a constrained area, negatively impacting residential amenity and public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
B1 Town or Village CentrePolicy EE 64Policy EE 72Section 13.13.8Policy EE 66Policy EE 73Policy EE 74NGB 6NBG 3NBG 4NBG 5
Decision Document Summary
Kilcarrick Properties Ltd sought permission to construct a 3.03m high rendered block wall to replace a timber fence and enclose a bin storage area at Blackrock Village Centre, Co. Louth. The site is located on lands zoned for town center activities and serves as the primary access point for the Marine Court apartments. Louth County Council refused the application because the wall would block an essential loading bay and create dangerous visibility obstructions for road users and pedestrians, the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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