3486/22
Permission for a residential development of 4 no. dwellings on a site measuring approx. 0.118 hectares located on lands to the north and east of No. 726 South Circular Road, Dublin 8. The proposed development consists of the construction of 4 no. terraced dwellings, comprised of 2 no. 3 storey 4 bed end of terrace dwellings and 2 no. 3 storey 4 bed mid terrace dwellings. Each of the proposed dwellings include the provision of a southern facing balcony. The proposed development also provides a new vehicular access point located off South Circular Road and surface car parking comprising of 6 no. car parking spaces. The proposed development also includes for all associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments, pedestrian/ cycle access from South Circular Road, infrastructural connections, bin storage etc.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard due to the location and design of the access junction in close proximity to a signalised pedestrian crossing on a heavily trafficked public road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development on this underutilised, zoned backland site is acceptable and aligns with consolidation policies, but is hindered by specific site constraints.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that a functional and safe vehicular access/junction could be implemented without creating significant traffic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians on South Circular Road.
- The proposed car parking provision is excessive for this highly accessible 'City-Centre' location and should be substantially reduced or eliminated in favor of sustainable transport modes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of 4 terraced houses with associated surface parking and a new vehicular access on a 0.118-hectare backland site behind No. 726 South Circular Road (SCR), Dublin 8. While the Inspector agrees the site is suitable for infill residential development under the 'Z1' zoning, the primary conflict involves the proposed entrance onto a busy arterial route. The Planning Authority refused permission due to the hazard posed to pedestrians and cyclists, given the entra...PDF Document Missing
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