Core Refusal Reason
Potential damage to the root zone of a mature street tree and subsequent negative impact on local residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed works would cause significant harm to the root zone of a mature street tree, leading to its potential loss.
- The removal or damage of the tree would negatively impact the residential amenity and character of the area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.3.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the widening of an existing pedestrian access at 460 Clonard Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12. The local authority refused the application because the development would interfere with the root system of a mature street tree located directly in front of the property. The loss of this tree was considered a significant detriment to the visual and residential amenity of the streetscape, violating Section 16.3.3 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2017-2022 and establishing a negative p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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