Core Refusal Reason
The development would erode the special character of the Haddon Road and Victoria Road Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), negatively impact the root system of a mature street tree, and result in an unjustified loss of on-street car parking where alternative rear access exists.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular entrance would erode the special character and architectural integrity of the Haddon Road and Victoria Road Architectural Conservation Area by altering the original boundary treatment.
- The works, specifically the dishing of the kerb within 1.15m of a mature street tree, would likely cause significant damage to the tree's root system, contrary to the Dublin Tree Strategy.
- The provision of a second vehicular entrance is not justified as the property already benefits from rear access via a mews lane and sufficient space for parking in the rear garden.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 16.10.18Section 6.2Section 6.3Section 7.3.6Section 16.3.3Policy MT14Objective FCO32CHC1CH4Section 7.3.7Section 3.3.1Section 3.3.3Section 8.5.6Appendix 5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for a 3.1m wide vehicular entrance and off-street parking for two cars at No. 35 Haddon Road, Clontarf, which is situated within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The Inspector's report emphasizes that the eastern side of Haddon Road maintains a high degree of built integrity regarding original roadside boundaries and mature street trees. A critical point of contention was the proposed entrance's proximity to an existing street tree; the Dublin Tre...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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