Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the loss of public on-street parking, the creation of traffic hazards on a major arterial route, and the detrimental impact on the architectural heritage and historic fabric of a Protected Structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of on-street parking spaces to accommodate private access contravenes Policy MT14, which seeks to retain public parking as a city resource.
- A new vehicular entrance on a busy arterial route would create significant traffic hazards, pedestrian conflict, and hazardous maneuvers, endangering public safety.
- The proposed works would cause irreparable damage to the historic fabric and architectural character of the Protected Structure and its streetscape setting.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy MT14Policy CHC2Section 16.10.18Section 13.4.3 of the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines 2011Section 13.4.4 of the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines 2011
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to create a new vehicular entrance and off-street parking at 37 Northumberland Road, a Protected Structure located on a primary arterial route in Dublin 4. Dublin City Council refused the application because it would result in the loss of public on-street parking and introduce traffic safety risks on a high-volume roadway. Furthermore, the development was deemed to negatively impact the architectural integrity of the heritage building and the surrounding streetscape, setting ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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