3649/21

PERMISSION & RETENTION: The proposed development consists of (i) retention of the demolition of part of the front boundary wall and the creation of a vehicular entrance and parking area in the front garden (ii) permission for the installation of a car turntable, gates and all associated site development works and services.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic hazard and public safety risk due to insufficient parking depth and the potential for vehicles to overhang the public footpath or reverse onto a busy road junction.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site provides sufficient depth to successfully operate a mechanical turntable for car parking.
  • The proposed vehicular entrance would result in parked vehicles overhanging the public footpath, causing an obstruction to pedestrians.
  • The development would lead to vehicles reversing onto a public road in close proximity to a busy junction, creating a significant traffic hazard and endangering public safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission and retention for development at No. 56 Grand Canal Street Upper, Ballsbridge, involving a vehicular entrance and parking facilities. Dublin City Council refused the application because the restricted site depth cannot adequately accommodate the proposed mechanical turntable, leading to concerns that vehicles would overhang the public footpath. Furthermore, the necessity for vehicles to reverse onto a busy road junction was deemed a significant traffic hazard, maki...
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