Core Refusal Reason
While the Planning Authority initially refused permission due to potential damage to a mature street tree and excessive access width, the Inspector recommended granting permission subject to conditions, concluding that reducing the access width to 3.0m and employing arborist supervision would mitigate environmental and planning concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 4.1m wide vehicular access exceeds Development Plan standards but is acceptable if reduced to a maximum of 3.0m via condition to align with Appendix 5 standards.
- Potential impacts on the adjacent mature street tree can be effectively managed through the appointment of a specialist arborist and the use of non-mechanised hand tools for excavation within the root zone.
- Subject to compliance with conditions, the development is consistent with the Z1 residential zoning objective and will not adversely affect traffic safety or local residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.3.3Appendix 5Objective Z1
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal against Dublin City Council's refusal of retention permission for vehicular access and off-street parking at 22 Anner Road, Inchicore. The site is a mid-terraced property featuring a mature street tree at its front boundary, which the Planning Authority argued would be terminally impacted by the development. The Inspector acknowledged that the existing 4.1m opening was excessive but noted that an arborist report provided by the appellant demonstrated the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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