Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed extensions would obstruct pedestrian access to special needs parking and result in the loss of existing trees without adequate mitigation measures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The cake prep room extension would abruptly cut off pedestrian access to several special needs car parking spaces, negatively impacting site permeability and safety.
- The removal of existing trees for the bakery freezer extension, without associated mitigation measures, would diminish the amenity value provided by the site's natural features.
- The specific components of the development fail to comply with the standards set out in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding accessibility and tree protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.6Section 12.8.11
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the retention of cold rooms and the construction of extensions for a cake prep room and bakery freezer at Cornelscourt Shopping Centre, Bray Road. The Planning Authority issued a split decision, refusing the extensions because they would impede pedestrian movement to special needs parking and cause an unacceptable loss of mature trees without replacement. These impacts were found to be inconsistent with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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