Outdoor dining at Bambino's Merrion Street outlet receives approval from authorities
Bambino Granted Permission for Outdoor Dining in Dublin
After an initial refusal by Dublin City Council, the Irish planning appeals board, An Coimisiún Pleanála, has approved the installation of three outdoor tables at Bambino's Merrion Street location in Dublin [1][4].
The original application for a street furniture licence was moved to the planning department due to the furniture being placed on private land. However, the council initially refused a retention permission application for the four high dining tables outside the Merrion Street location, citing concerns over public safety and the potential traffic hazard or obstruction of road users on the public footpath [4].
During the appeal, Bambino indicated a willingness to change the proposed color of the tables or reduce the requested number from four to three to address these concerns [4]. The commission's inspector noted that the tables were set to be located on private land off the public footpath, and the commission overturned the local authority's refusal [1].
The three outdoor tables will be installed at Bambino's Merrion Street Upper location, which is known for takeaway with some outdoor seating [2][3]. The commission's decision allows the pizzeria to provide outdoor dining amenities in line with regulatory requirements.
It's worth noting that the financial impact of the commission's decision on Bambino was not provided in the article [1][4]. The pizzeria chain was founded by Nicholas DiMaio and Shane Windrim, with directors' remuneration standing at €119,911 [5].
The approval reflects a resolution to the planning dispute, setting a potential precedent for similar developments across the city, although the council had argued that the tables would set an undesirable precedent for similar development [1][4]. The limit of three tables, with specific height and size requirements, has been set for the outdoor seating area to ensure compliance with planning regulations.
[1] https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/bambino-granted-permission-for-outdoor-dining-at-merrion-street-location-1.46205679 [2] https://www.tripadvisor.ie/Restaurant_Review-g190031-d3999834-Reviews-Bambino_Dublin-Dublin_County_Dublin_Leinster.html [3] https://www.bambino.ie/locations/dublin/merrion-street/ [4] https://www.irishtimes.com/news/dublin/dublin-city-council/dublin-city-council-refuses-permission-for-bambino-to-install-outdoor-dining-tables-1.45804397 [5] https://www.companieshouse.ie/en-ie/company/542568/filing-history/2197622
Bambino's Merrion Street location is set to offer a blend of home-and-garden and outdoor-living experiences, as the installation of three outdoor tables is permitted, transforming the space for more relaxing lifestyle interactions. This decision regarding Bambino's outdoor dining amenities aligns with regulatory requirements, potentially paving the way for similar developments throughout Dublin.
