Core Refusal Reason
The proposed street furniture encroaches on the public footpath, obstructing pedestrian movement and creating a safety hazard by forcing users onto the public road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed picnic tables would adversely encroach upon the public footpath, obstructing access for persons of all abilities, including those with mobility aids or buggies.
- The displacement of pedestrians from the footpath onto the public road creates a significant potential traffic hazard and risk to public safety.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and fails to comply with previous planning conditions that specifically precluded seating in this location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a Section 254 Street Furniture licence for two picnic benches for outdoor dining at The Lady Belle Pub, a protected structure located at 13 Grattan Square, Dungarvan. The Planning Authority refused the application because the proposed seating would encroach on the public footpath, forcing pedestrians onto the roadway and creating a safety hazard. The decision noted that such furniture was specifically precluded by previous planning conditions to ensure unobstructed pedest...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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