3335/21

Planning permission for 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 of 1no. off street car parking space with all associated landscaping, boundary treatment and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development exceeds maximum vehicular entrance width standards and would result in an inadequate parking depth that compromises pedestrian safety and the character of the Residential Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed 5.7m entrance width significantly exceeds the 3.6m maximum standard set out in the Development Plan, creating an undesirable precedent.
  • The removal of the original railings and granite plinth would diminish the demarcation between public and private realms, negatively impacting the streetscape of the Residential Conservation Area.
  • The restricted size of the front garden would lead to vehicles overhanging the public footpath, constituting a safety hazard for pedestrians.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022Section 16.10.18Appendix 5Z2 Land Use Zoning

Decision Document Summary

This report assesses a First Party appeal against the refusal of permission for a new vehicular entrance and one off-street parking space at 5 The Crescent, Donnybrook. The site is a two-story end-of-terrace dwelling zoned 'Z2' (Residential Conservation Area). The proposal involves removing historic cast iron railings and a granite plinth to facilitate parallel parking in the front garden. The Inspector argued that the development fails on two primary fronts: technical compliance and heritage pr...
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