Core Refusal Reason
The proposed vehicular entrance would result in the loss of a public on-street parking space in an area of high demand, which is contrary to Policy SMT25 and the presumption against such removals established in Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of on-street parking would exacerbate existing parking issues and maneuvering difficulties for service vehicles in the narrow Malone Gardens cul-de-sac.
- The loss of a public parking resource to accommodate a private vehicular entrance and EV charger is not justified under the current development plan policies which protect on-street spaces.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments throughout the city, cumulatively reducing the supply of essential kerbside parking.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Appendix 5, Section 4.1Appendix 5, Section 4.3.1Appendix 5, Section 4.3.5Land Use Zoning Objective Z1Policy SMT29Policy SMT2
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal against Dublin City Council's refusal of permission for a new front vehicular access, dropped kerb, and EV charging point at 15 Malone Gardens, Dublin 4. The site is a recently refurbished end-of-terrace dwelling in a narrow cul-de-sac characterized by high parking demand, where residents are heavily reliant on 13 existing pay-and-display/permit spaces. The applicant argued that the proposal supports sustainable transport (EV charging) and cited local pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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