3353/25

The development will consist of amendments to the granted planning application ref no. 3226/24 , which includes the demolition of an existing red brick chimney to the rear , the widening of the permitted glazing to rear extension , the alteration of permitted door and wall openings , the construction of a new pantry extension within rear courtyard , the provision of new rooflights to the rear , the reinstatment of glazing to the roof over the first floor conservatory , the widening of the permitted garage to the rear of the house , the widening of the existing vehicular side entrance gate and all associated internal refurbishment , services and site works .

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The proposed widening of the vehicular entrance would result in the loss of public on-street parking and exceeds the maximum width standards permitted by the Dublin City Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The widening of the side vehicular entrance would necessitate the removal of on-street parking spaces on Ailesbury Park, which is contrary to the planning authority's policy to protect such infrastructure.
  • The proposed development would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments on adjacent roads, further reducing the supply of on-street parking in the area.
  • The physical width of the proposed vehicular entrance exceeds the maximum standards established in Appendix 5, Section 4.3.1 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Appendix 5, Section 4.3.1

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought various amendments to a previously granted planning application (ref no. 3226/24) at 172 Merrion Road, Dublin 4, including a pantry extension, garage widening, and internal refurbishments. While the majority of the works were granted permission, the planning authority issued a split decision to refuse the widening of the existing vehicular side entrance gate. This refusal was based on the negative impact on public on-street parking on Ailesbury Park and non-compliance with th...
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