Core Refusal Reason
The development would negatively impact accessible parking and pedestrian safety while resulting in the loss of amenity trees.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension would unacceptably reduce the number of accessible car parking spaces and compromise the overall accessibility of the shopping centre for pedestrians and mobility-impaired users.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 5.6 of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding accessibility and sustainable development.
- The removal of existing trees to facilitate the freezer extension would result in a negative impact on the local amenity, contrary to Section 12.8.11 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.6Section 12.8.11
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 28sqm single-storey bakery freezer extension at Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt Shopping Centre. The local authority refused the application primarily due to the loss of critical accessible parking infrastructure and the resulting safety risks to mobility-impaired pedestrians entering the centre. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the removal of mature trees required for the build would diminish the visual and environmental amenity of the site, r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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