Core Refusal Reason
The widened vehicular entrance exceeds the maximum width standards permitted by the County Development Plan, resulting in a visually incongruous development that sets a poor precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale of the widened vehicular entrance fails to comply with the specific policy requirements set out in the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development is considered visually incongruous at its location and would establish an unsuitable precedent for substandard vehicular entrances in the vicinity.
- The proposal directly contravenes Section 12.4.8 concerning Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding Areas, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.4.8
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention planning permission for an extended vehicular entrance at 42 Rockford Park, Deansgrange. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the width of the entrance is excessive and does not align with the standards defined in Section 12.4.8 of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028. It was determined that the development is visually intrusive and would set a negative precedent for similar substandard modifications, thus faili...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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