Will new clamping rules ruin an upcoming wedding?
Summary
Lorna McAvoy joins Andrea Gilligan to discuss the parking crisis at the Seven Mills estate in Dublin 22, where developer Kern is introducing blanket clamping by APCOA due to insufficient visitor spaces. Lorna argues that the developer designed the estate with inadequate parking and is now penalizing residents for using curbs as a necessary workaround. The situation has caused significant stress for Lorna, who is getting married next year and worries her wedding guests and vendors will be clamped. Despite resident complaints and a call for targeted enforcement instead, the management company…
Topics discussed
Introduction: Lorna McAvoy and the parking stressor
Background: Home purchase and limited parking spaces
The announcement of APCOA clamping services
Clarification on estate location and resident parking
The housing crisis and lack of visitor parking
Management company complaints and safety concerns
Resident objection to blanket clamping without consultation
Rejection of alternative enforcement methods
Developer justification: Health and safety access
Personal impact: Wedding logistics and clamping risk
Prohibition of parking on developer-owned land
Argument for targeted vs. blanket enforcement
Criticism of developer's original estate design
Discrepancy between cost paid and parking provided
Official statements from Kern Homes and management
Closing remarks and call for listener feedback
Broader context: Parking issues in new developments
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