WEB2870/25

The proposed development will consist of the provision of one number off-street car parking space, proposed new vehicular and pedestrian access gates off Claude Road, proposed alterations to the existing boundary wall and pedestrian access gates and all associated site works. Note this will result in the loss of one existing on-street parking space.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The removal of existing on-street parking to facilitate a private vehicular entrance in a residential area where residents are heavily reliant on such parking, which would negatively impact residential amenity and set an undesirable precedent.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The removal of on-street parking spaces would detract from the convenience of road users and the residential amenity of surrounding properties.
  • The proposal contravenes the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which maintains a presumption against removing on-street parking for single-dwelling vehicular entrances in residential areas.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 4.1 of Appendix 5Policy SMT 25

Decision Document Summary

The proposed development sought to provide one off-street parking space at 50 Whitworth Road, Dublin 9. The application was refused by the local authority because it required the removal of existing on-street parking in a predominantly residential area where residents are largely dependent on such spaces. The planning authority determined that the loss of this public amenity would be contrary to Policy SMT 25 and Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, concluding that the devel...
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