3313/21

Permission is sought for: (i) a single storey flat roof extension to the rear and side with rooflights; (ii) new raised parapet roof to existing side extension; (iii) widening of existing vehicular entrance; (iv) minor alterations to all elevations & all associated works to facilitate the development.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The widening of the vehicular entrance to 3.6m would result in the loss of on-street car parking and set an undesirable precedent, directly conflicting with Policy MT14 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • A 3.6m wide entrance would negatively impact the supply of on-street car parking and undermine the objectives of Policy MT14.
  • The 3m width permitted by the Planning Authority is a sufficient improvement to accommodate site access while balancing visual amenity and public parking needs.
  • Granting the requested 3.6m width would set a negative precedent for similar developments, leading to a cumulative erosion of on-street parking resources in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

16.2.2.316.10.12Policy MT1416.2.2.4Appendix 5

Decision Document Summary

This first-party appeal relates to Condition 8(a) of a permission granted for a single-storey extension and the widening of a vehicular entrance at 14 Clare Road, Drumcondra. The Planning Authority limited the entrance width to 3m, while the applicant sought 3.6m to facilitate electric vehicle charging and ease of access for children. The site is located in an established residential area characterized by semi-detached dwellings with limited driveway depths. The Inspector found that while the ap...
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