Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its negative impact on traffic and pedestrian safety, the unjustified loss of on-street parking, and its poor design quality which is visually obtrusive and sets an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure creates a significant traffic and pedestrian hazard due to its size and immediate proximity to the roadside boundary on a road that facilitates two-way traffic and contains pinch points.
- The proposal results in the unacceptable and unjustified loss of a public on-street parking space in a town centre location where vehicular activity has increased post-pandemic.
- The design and scale of the development, specifically the use of a Perspex roof, is considered visually unattractive and would set an undesirable precedent for haphazard, poorly designed developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a timber decking seated area with a Perspex roof structure at Blue Seafood and Bistro, South Quay, Wicklow Town. While the principle of outdoor seating in a town centre is generally acceptable, the Planning Authority refused the application because the structure extends to the roadside boundary, obstructing pedestrian movement and creating traffic safety risks. Furthermore, the development resulted in the loss of a parking space and was deemed visual...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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