Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient driveway depth leading to potential footpath encroachment and pedestrian safety hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed driveway depth is inadequate to accommodate a vehicle without it overhanging or encroaching upon the public footpath.
- The development creates a safety hazard for pedestrians by obstructing the public right of way.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard vehicular access developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
City Development Plan 2016-2022, Appendix 5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to widen an existing side gate at 183 Harold's Cross Road to facilitate vehicular access to the rear garden from Parkview Avenue. The local authority refused permission because the available space for off-street parking was of insufficient depth, meaning vehicles would likely overhang the public footpath. This was deemed a safety hazard for pedestrians and a violation of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 standards regarding parking in gardens, which would establish a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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