Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in a traffic hazard and an unacceptable conflict between vehicular and pedestrian movements due to the constrained access route and restricted nature of the site, specifically contravening Section 16.10.9 of the Dublin City Development Plan regarding corner and side garden sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The restricted access width and the location of the site adjacent to a well-used pedestrian link would lead to significant traffic safety concerns and conflicts between vehicles and vulnerable road users.
- The proposed design is considered to be of insufficient quality and fails to demonstrate sensitivity to the site's constraints, providing a poor visual contribution to its suburban setting.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar piecemeal developments which would cumulatively erode the safety and character of the residential cul-de-sac.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective Z1Policy QH1Policy QH7Policy QH21Policy QH22Section 16.10.8Section 16.10.9Section 16.10.10Section 16.2.2.3Section 16.10.12Appendix 17
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission for a detached single-storey 3-bedroom bungalow on a large (1,629.7m²) irregularly shaped site at the end of Copeland Grove, Clontarf. The site is currently occupied by a two-storey semi-detached dwelling and is notable for its proximity to a pedestrian laneway linking to Malahide Road. Despite the site's size, the Inspector emphasized its significant constraints, particularly the restricted 3.1m access width and existing congestion from on-street parking...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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