3618/22

RETENTION: Retention Permission for the Retention and Completion of existing Vehicular access. Works included Widening the existing pedestrian access to form Vehicular Access onto Mount Prospect Park along with associated Site Works at No.03 Mount Prospect Park, Clontarf, Dublin 3.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The vehicular entrance exceeds maximum width standards and the pier height creates a traffic safety hazard due to restricted visibility.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed 5.1-metre vehicular entrance width significantly exceeds the maximum 3.6-metre standard, negatively impacting the visual amenity and setting an undesirable precedent for boundary removal.
  • The excessive width of the entrance is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and could lead to the depreciation of property values.
  • The 1.425-metre high piers obstruct forward visibility for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, constituting a serious public safety hazard.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Appendix 5Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022Parking Cars in Front Gardens

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention and completion of a vehicular entrance at 3 Mount Prospect Park, Clontarf. Dublin City Council refused the proposal because the 5.1-metre width far exceeds the maximum 3.6-metre limit specified in the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022. Furthermore, the height of the existing piers was found to dangerously restrict visibility for road users and pedestrians, creating a traffic safety risk....
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