Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would create a public safety hazard and traffic hazard by obstructing a busy public footpath, potentially forcing pedestrians onto the roadway.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The placement of tables, chairs, and windbreaks would cause a significant physical obstruction on a busy thoroughfare within the primary shopping area of Bray.
- The existing footpath is of standard width and already constrained by concrete bollards, leaving insufficient space for pedestrians to manoeuvre safely around the proposed furniture.
- The resulting obstruction would likely force pedestrians onto the road, thereby endangering public safety and creating a hazard for both pedestrians and road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 3 - Settlement StrategyChapter 10 - HeritageBray Municipal District Plan 2018
Decision Document Summary
Thunderstar Ltd applied for a Section 254 licence to install three tables, chairs, and bistro-style windbreaks on the public footpath outside The Tin Roof Bar at 4-6 Westbourne Terrace, Bray. Situated on a key thoroughfare in a busy shopping district, the planning authority determined that the proposal would unacceptably restrict pedestrian movement. Due to the limited width of the footpath and the presence of existing bollards, the development was refused as it would create a significant obstru...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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