Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would reduce the public footpath width to 1.8m, which is below the minimum standards required by DMURS, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The reduction of the effective footpath width to 1.8m fails to meet the minimum 3.0m requirement set out in the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) for areas of moderate to high pedestrian activity.
- The resulting narrow footpath would likely force pedestrians to step off the path and into the adjacent car parking area, creating a significant traffic hazard.
- The proposal represents a substandard form of development that would negatively impact public safety and the functionality of the existing pedestrian infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ED POL 2ED POL 3ED POL 5INF POL 18INF POL 20Section 11.6.1Section 11.9.1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Paul Sweeney, sought permission for a 27sqm covered external seating area and associated site works at Sweeney's Centra, Corbalis Shopping Centre, Ratoath. While the site is located within a zoned commercial town centre, the Planning Authority refused the application due to the impact on pedestrian safety. The development would have reduced the public footpath width to 1.8m, which is significantly below the standards required by DMURS for such a location, potentially forcing pedes...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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