Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends maintaining the condition for manual gates because the proposed electronic sliding gate, located directly on the boundary of a narrow footpath and roadway, conflicts with Section 12.4.8 of the Development Plan and poses a traffic hazard to pedestrians and other road users while vehicles wait for the gate to open.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed automatic electronic gate is contrary to Section 12.4.8 of the Development Plan as it is not set back from the footway, leading to potential obstruction of the public realm.
- Given the restricted width of the footpath and the presence of on-street parking, the gate poses an unacceptable risk to traffic safety for vulnerable road users.
- The requirement for manual inward-opening gates is a proportionate measure to ensure safety and preserve the character of the Protected Structure and Architectural Conservation Area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.4.8Policy Objective HER8Policy Objective HER13Zoning Objective A
Decision Document Summary
The appeal concerns a first-party challenge to Condition No. 2 of a planning grant for solar panels and the reinstatement of a vehicular gate at No. 23 Waltham Terrace, Blackrock. The property is a Protected Structure within an Architectural Conservation Area. While the solar panels and the principle of a gate were accepted, the Planning Authority mandated manual inward-opening gates instead of the proposed electronic sliding gate. The Inspector's assessment focused on traffic safety and complia...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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