Core Refusal Reason
The loss of public on-street parking to facilitate a private vehicular entrance is contrary to development plan policies regarding the management of kerbside activity and parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in the removal of on-street parking to facilitate a private entrance, which conflicts with the Planning Authority's objectives to manage parking for the needs of the wider city.
- The development would detract from the convenience of road users and the residential amenity of surrounding properties by reducing available public parking.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that prioritize private off-street parking over public on-street provision.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Appendix 5 Section 4.1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission for a new vehicular entrance at 20 Main Street, Raheny, Dublin 5. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority because it would require the removal of existing on-street parking spaces to accommodate a private driveway. This was found to be in direct conflict with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to protect on-street parking for residents, visitors, and businesses, and it was determined that the loss of this public amenity wou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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