Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed vehicular access and driveway are refused due to substandard parking depth causing traffic hazards and pedestrian obstruction, and an entrance width that exceeds development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The parking area depth is substandard and would result in vehicles overhanging the public footpath, creating a hazard for pedestrians and traffic.
- The proposed 3.5m vehicular entrance width exceeds the maximum allowable standards set out in the Dublin City Development Plan.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard parking arrangements and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.1Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal at 324 Ballyfermot Road sought retention for an extended hallway and permission for a new vehicular access gateway and driveway. The local authority issued a split decision, granting the hallway retention but refusing the driveway. The refusal was based on the driveway's insufficient depth to accommodate a car safely and an excessive entrance width, both of which violate Section 4.3.1 and Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, posing risks to public safety and ped...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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