Core Refusal Reason
The proposed reallocation of four visitor parking spaces to resident spaces would materially contravene a previous planning condition (Condition 4(a) of PA Ref. 2517/20), exceed the maximum car parking standard for Zone 2, and injure the residential amenities of the development by removing visitor parking flexibility.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The reallocation of spaces would constitute a material contravention of a reasonable and necessary condition attached to a previous grant of planning permission which sought to ensure adequate visitor parking.
- The proposed parking ratio of 1.15 spaces per unit would exceed the maximum standard of 1 space per unit permitted for Parking Zone 2 under the Dublin City Development Plan.
- The loss of dedicated visitor parking in a gated development would be injurious to the residential amenities of the majority of owners and their guests, running contrary to the Z1 zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 Zoning ObjectiveSection 16.38 (Car Parking Standards)Table 16.1 (Maximum Car Parking Standards)Policy MT17
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission to modify Condition 4(a) of a previous planning grant at the 'Dunluce' apartment development in Ballsbridge to allow four visitor parking spaces to be sold, leased, or allocated to residents. The site is located in Parking Zone 2, characterized by a maximum standard of one space per dwelling. The applicant argued that the family-sized units require more parking and that local public transport options are insufficient. The Inspector rejected these arguments, noting ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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