3337/21
The development consists of: alterations and removal of existing front boundary railings, replacement of garden with permeable paving, the creation of vehicular access to front garden and provision for 1 no. off street car parking space, with all associated landscaping, boundary treatment and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development exceeds maximum vehicular entrance width standards and would create a safety hazard for pedestrians due to insufficient parking depth, while the removal of historic boundary treatments would negatively impact the character of the Residential Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 5.7m wide vehicular entrance significantly exceeds the maximum permissible width of 3.6m set out in the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022, creating a precedent for substandard development.
- The removal of the original cast-iron railings and granite plinth diminishes the demarcation between the public and private realms, causing a negative impact on the streetscape of the Residential Conservation Area.
- There is insufficient turning space to facilitate safe access/egress to the site, which would result in vehicles overhanging the public footpath and obstructing pedestrian movement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the removal of front boundary railings and a granite plinth at No. 11 The Crescent, Donnybrook (a mid-terrace dwelling), to create one off-street car parking space. The site is zoned 'Z2' for conservation. While the applicant argued the parking was necessary for mobility and electric vehicle charging, the Inspector found that the small scale of the front garden was unsuitable for the intervention. Key arguments against the proposal included the breach of Appendix 5 width stan...PDF Document Missing
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