Core Refusal Reason
The proposed vehicular access would result in the loss of existing controlled on-street parking in an area of heavy reliance, thereby contravening Policy MT14 of the Dublin City Development Plan which seeks to retain on-street parking as a public resource.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would reduce the supply of available on-street parking for residents, setting an undesirable precedent that undermines the street's function as a regulated parking zone.
- The proposed 4m vehicular entrance width exceeds the maximum 3.6m standard set out in Appendix 5 of the Development Plan, representing an excessive intervention for the site's 4.7m garden depth.
- While the need for EV home charging is recognized, current and emerging policies prioritize the retention of the public on-street parking resource over private off-street parking in areas of high demand.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective Z1Policy MT14Policy CCO15Appendix 5Policy CA24 (Draft Dublin City Development Plan)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against Dublin City Council's refusal of permission for a new 4m wide vehicular access at 18 Kilbride Road, Dublin 5. The site consists of a mid-terrace dwelling in an established residential area where many residents rely on on-street parking. The applicant sought the access primarily to facilitate home charging for an electric vehicle, citing Policy CCO15. However, the Inspector found that the development would directly conflict with Policy MT14, which protects o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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