3352/22
Planning permission for the development to the side garden of 66 Walkinstown Avenue, Dublin 12. The development will consist of modernisation and refurbishment of existing dwelling with construction of 2 no. 2 storey with attic conversion 3 bedroom semi-detached dwellings of 102m2 and 120m2 each, with proposed balcony/terrace to the front facing Walkinstown Avenue to 1 no. dwelling with 3 new vehicular driveway entrances for 1 car space per dwelling with associated site works, bin store, bicycle parking and front and rear landscaping.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its negative impact on the established building line and streetscape, insufficient private amenity space for future residents, and significant traffic safety concerns including impacts on public transport infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would significantly infringe upon the established building line and negatively impact the visual amenity of the streetscape, violating the Z1 residential zoning objective.
- The proposed dwellings fail to provide adequate private amenity space, resulting in substandard residential amenity for future occupiers contrary to Development Plan standards.
- The proposed vehicular access is considered unsafe due to restricted visibility on a busy road and would negatively impact public transport infrastructure and existing street trees.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought planning permission for the development of two houses in the side garden of 66 Walkinstown Avenue, Dublin 12. The proposal was refused by the local authority as it would disrupt the established building line and visual character of the streetscape, while failing to provide sufficient private open space for residents. Additionally, the development presented significant traffic safety hazards and would require the removal of public transport infrastructure and street trees, ...PDF Document Missing
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