Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends retaining Condition 6(a), limiting the vehicular entrance width to 3.0 metres, to protect the supply of on-street parking and ensure compliance with Dublin City Council's design standards which prioritize pedestrian safety and narrower entrance widths.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance width of 3.91 metres exceeds the maximum 3.6-metre guideline established in the Dublin City Development Plan for residential vehicular openings.
- A wider entrance would reduce the area of roadway available for on-street parking, which is critical for residents and visitors to the nearby Bull Island and Dollymount Strand.
- Retaining a 3.0-metre width is essential for pedestrian safety, as wider openings permit vehicles to enter at higher speeds, increasing the risk of conflict on the public footpath.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2016 – 2022Z1 zoning objectiveDublin City Council policy guidelines in relation to parking cars in front gardensSection 139 of the Planning and Development Act 2000
Decision Document Summary
This appeal concerns a First Party challenge to Condition 6(a) of a grant of permission at 257 Clontarf Road, which limited a proposed vehicular entrance widening to 3.0 metres rather than the 3.91 metres requested. The applicant argued that the wider entrance was necessary for safety and maneuvering due to restricted sightlines caused by on-street parking. However, the Inspector noted that the site is governed by Z1 zoning and specific DCC guidelines that advocate for narrower entrances (2.5m-3...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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