Core Refusal Reason
The proposed widening of the dropped kerb and removal of the grass verge would negatively impact the visual amenities and character of the mature residential area and set an undesirable precedent, contrary to the RES zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of the public grass verge to facilitate wider vehicular access would undermine the character of the estate and negatively impact visual amenities.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar development in the vicinity, leading to a haphazard form of development that contradicts the original layout design.
- While pedestrian safety and traffic speed concerns raised by the Planning Authority were dismissed due to the cul-de-sac location, the development remains contrary to zoning objectives to protect residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2016RES Zoning ObjectiveTM3 Objective 3Policy TM32
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission to widen a dropped kerb by 1.4 metres at 80 Woodford Downs, Clondalkin, to facilitate off-road parking for three cars. The Planning Authority initially refused permission citing concerns over pedestrian safety, tree removal, and precedent. Upon inspection, the Inspector noted that the site is within an area zoned 'RES' (to protect/improve residential amenity) under the South Dublin County Development Plan 2016. Although the Inspector disagreed with the Authority re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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