Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused because it would result in the substantial loss of a historic boundary wall, eroding the character of a period terrace and setting an undesirable precedent, while also creating a traffic hazard on the busy R119 Sandycove Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of the existing boundary wall and railings would seriously injure the visual amenities and established built character of the mid-terrace period streetscape.
- The creation of a new vehicular entrance onto the busy R119 Sandycove Road would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users.
- The proposal is not justified as the subject site already possesses adequate off-street parking for two cars accessed via a laneway to the rear of the property.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective T19: Carparking StandardsPolicy Objective T23: Roads and StreetsSection 12.4.8: Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding AreasSection 12.4.8.2: Visual and Physical ImpactsObjective A (Zoning)Chapter 5: Transport and Mobility
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a new 3-metre wide vehicular access at No. 43 Sandycove Road, Dun Laoghaire, to facilitate off-street parking. The subject site is a mid-terrace period dwelling located on the northern side of a busy regional road (R119). While the applicant argued that the new entrance would allow for future development of a mews dwelling at the rear, the Inspector found that the property currently benefits from sufficient in-curtilage parking via a rear laneway (Rocks Yarn...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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