Core Refusal Reason
The development would result in the loss of a semi-mature street tree, negatively impacting visual amenity and greening, while the entrance width (5.3m) significantly exceeds the maximum standards set out in the Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The width of the vehicular access at 5.3 metres far exceeds the maximum standard of 3.6 metres permitted under Appendix 5 of the Development Plan.
- The removal of the semi-mature street tree is unacceptable as it provides a significant positive impact on the visual amenities of the street and cannot be adequately replaced by a younger tree.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that undermine the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022Objective Z1Section 16.3.3 (Trees)Appendix 5 (Road Standards for Various Classes of Development)Dublin Tree Strategy
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for the widening and creation of vehicular access at 66 Lally Road, a mid-terraced property in Ballyfermot. The works involved the removal of the entire front boundary wall and threatened an existing semi-mature street tree. Dublin City Council initially refused the application. The Inspector noted that while many nearby properties have in-curtilage parking, the majority lack planning permission. The Inspector found that the 5.3m entrance width was exces...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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