WEB1446/22
Planning Permission for a) the removal of existing boundary garden wall between no. 97 & no. 99, b) the construction of 1 No. 2 storey end of terrace dwelling house c) modification to existing vehicular entrances and driveways from Dunmanus road to provide front garden and parking spaces for No. 97, No. 99 and the proposed new dwelling, d) modifications to the existing rear gardens to provide private open space for No. 97, No. 99 and the proposed new dwelling, e) new roof-light to side hip roof to the existing dwelling at No.99 and f) all associated site works, at the site comprising No. 99 and No. 97 Dunmanus Road, Cabra West, Dublin 7.
Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of the site and the unjustified removal of mature street trees.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment that is out of character with the area and provides a substandard level of private amenity space for future residents.
- The proposal necessitates the removal of mature street trees, which is not justified under the Dublin City Development Plan or the Dublin City Tree Strategy.
- The development would set a negative precedent and seriously injure the residential amenities of the vicinity, failing to meet the Z1 zoning objective.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for a development at 97 & 99 Dunmanus Road, Cabra West, which included the removal of a boundary wall to facilitate a new dwelling. Dublin City Council refused the application because the scheme represented overdevelopment with inadequate private open space, failing to meet residential amenity standards. Furthermore, the loss of mature street trees was deemed unacceptable under the Dublin City Development Plan and Tree Strategy, leading to a decision that ...PDF Document Missing
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