Core Refusal Reason
While Dublin City Council refused permission based on the loss of public on-street parking, the Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the loss of one parking space in an area of low demand is acceptable and the design preserves the character of the Residential Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of 1 or 2 on-street parking spaces is acceptable because parking demand on Ailesbury Park is not high and a majority of dwellings in the area already accommodate in-curtilage parking.
- The proposed development is in keeping with the established pattern of development and protects the visual amenity and architectural character of the Z2 Conservation Area through the retention of original plinths and railings.
- Technical concerns regarding the proposed 4-metre entrance width can be mitigated via condition to ensure a maximum width of 3 metres, aligning with development plan standards and traffic safety requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Section 14.7.2Policy BHA9Appendix 5, Section 4.1Appendix 5, Section 4.2Appendix 5, Section 4.3Appendix 5, Section 4.3.1Appendix 5, Section 4.3.4Appendix 5, Section 4.3.5Appendix 5, Section 4.3.6Appendix 5, Section 4.3.7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the creation of a vehicular entrance and one off-street parking space at 7 Ailesbury Park, a red-brick period property situated within a Z2 Residential Conservation Area. Dublin City Council initially refused permission, citing Policy SMT25 and a presumption against the removal of on-street parking. However, the Inspector noted that 13 out of 23 properties on this street already possess off-street parking and that site inspections confirmed low demand for the existing pay-a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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