Core Refusal Reason
Substandard driveway depth leading to potential footpath obstruction and traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The driveway depth is insufficient to safely accommodate a vehicle entirely within the site boundaries.
- The development would result in vehicles overhanging the public footpath, creating an obstruction and hazard for pedestrians and traffic.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar substandard vehicular access developments in the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.1, Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission and retention for a widened vehicle access and a new pillar at 14 Oblate Drive, Inchicore. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily because the driveway depth fails to meet the requirements of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028. Due to the restricted space, a parked car would likely overhang the public footpath, causing a traffic hazard and obstructing pedestrian movement. Consequently, the development was deemed contrary to the proper p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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