WEB1095/21

The proposed development will consist of: Permission for changes to house design to that previously granted (Ref No: WEB1334/20), consisting of changes to 2no existing external door to external windows to lower ground floor plan at the North West (front) Elevation and proposed with new vehicular entrance and off-street parking to front with all associated site works.

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The proposed vehicular access would result in the loss of at least two on-street parking spaces in an area of high demand, which is contrary to Policy MT14 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar development.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The replacement of the lower-ground floor doors with windows is sympathetic to the character of the house and the Z2 conservation area.
  • The loss of on-street car parking spaces to facilitate private vehicular access is not justified as it reduces a public resource in a high-demand area and contravenes policy intended to protect sustainable transport needs.
  • While the applicant's desire for an electric-vehicle charging point is noted, it does not constitute exceptional circumstances under the Development Plan to justify the loss of on-street parking.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective Z2 (Residential Neighbourhoods - Conservation Areas)Policy CHC4Policy CHC8Policy MT14Section 16.10.18Section 16.38.9Appendix 5: Section 5.1Table 16.1

Decision Document Summary

The application at 71 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, sought permission for a split development: the replacement of two front elevation doors with windows and the creation of a new vehicular access with two off-street parking spaces. The site is a three-storey mid-terrace house within a Z2 Residential Conservation Area. The Inspector recommends upholding the Planning Authority's split decision. The window alterations are deemed acceptable as they match the proportions of neighbouring houses and do no...
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