Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient driveway depth for off-street parking leading to pedestrian safety hazards and encroachment on the public footpath.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension reduces the driveway depth to a point where parked vehicles would overhang or encroach upon the public footpath.
- The resulting obstruction of the footpath creates a safety hazard for pedestrians and is contrary to the proper planning of the area.
- The development violates specific City Development Plan standards regarding front garden parking and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Appendix 5Parking Cars in Front Gardens
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey front extension at 60 Rothe Abbey, Kilmainham. The local authority refused the application primarily because the extension would significantly reduce the depth of the existing driveway. This reduction would prevent vehicles from being parked entirely within the site boundary, leading to encroachment on the public footpath. Such an arrangement was deemed a safety risk to pedestrians and a breach of the Dublin City Development Plan's guidelines on...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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