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The development will consist of the widening of existing pedestrian entrance to allow vehicular access including demolition of existing pier and part of wall to the front of existing property, removal of existing tree and construction of similar pier with new entrance gates to match existing, footpath dishing and all ancillary site works required.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The Planning Authority refused permission due to the loss of a street tree; however, the Inspector recommends granting permission as development policy allows for compensatory replanting or financial contributions when tree removal for access is unavoidable, and the tree's amenity value is limited.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The removal of the street tree is permissible under the Dublin Tree Strategy and Development Plan, provided compensatory measures like replanting or financial contributions are made.
  • The tree in question does not contribute significantly to the visual or residential amenity of the area and its loss is justified to maintain consistency with the existing pattern of development in the terrace.
  • The proposed 3.6m wide access is safe for road users, maintains streetscape character, and complies with the maximum width standards set out by the council.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 16.3.3 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022Section 3.3 of the Dublin City Tree Strategy 2016-2020Section 3.3.3 of the Dublin City Tree Strategy 2016-2020Objective Z1

Decision Document Summary

The application concerns the creation of vehicular access and an off-street parking space at 506 Mourne Road, Dublin 12, a mid-20th-century terraced house. The proposal involves widening the entrance to 3.6m and removing a street tree located on the footpath. While Dublin City Council refused the application based on the loss of the tree, the Inspector found this reason unjustified. The Inspector's assessment highlighted that many neighboring properties have already converted front gardens to pa...
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