Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended overturning the Planning Authority's refusal, concluding that the removal of one street tree to facilitate in-curtilage parking is acceptable as it aligns with the established character of the terrace and can be mitigated by a financial contribution for compensatory planting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of in-curtilage parking is reasonable as it is comparable to the majority of dwellings in the terrace and would not unduly detract from residential amenity.
- The removal of the street tree is permissible under the city's tree strategy to allow for safe vehicular access, provided a financial contribution is made for replacement planting.
- The development is acceptable in terms of traffic safety and visual amenity for the conservation area, provided the entrance width is restricted to 3 metres and soft landscaping is maintained.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2016Zoning Objective Z2Policy MT14Section 16.3.3 (Trees)Section 16.38 (Off-street parking)Appendix 5 (Road Standards)Dublin Tree Strategy 2016-2020
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves creating a vehicular entrance and removing a semi-mature birch tree at 83 Ringsend Road, a mid-terrace red brick dwelling within a Z2 residential conservation area. Dublin City Council originally refused permission, citing that tree removal would injure residential amenities and violate the Dublin Tree Strategy. The Inspector, however, observed that 32 of the 35 houses in the terrace already possess in-curtilage parking. The Inspector argued that denying this property the s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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