Core Refusal Reason
The proposal exceeds the maximum permitted entrance width and poses a significant threat to the health and retention of an existing street tree.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance width of 3.2m exceeds the 3.0m maximum limit set by the Dublin City Development Plan, creating potential hazards for pedestrians and passing traffic.
- The development would necessitate extensive dishing of the footpath and facilitate hazardous vehicle maneuvering at increased speeds.
- The construction of the entrance and associated dishing would negatively impact the root zone of a medium street tree, violating policies regarding tree protection and urban amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Appendix 5Section 4.3.1, Volume 2, Appendix 5Section 15.6.10Dublin City Tree StrategySection 4.3.2, Appendix 5, Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new vehicular entrance at 82 Annadale Crescent, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Dublin City Council refused the proposal primarily because the 3.2m width exceeds the standards set out in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which limits such entrances to 3.0m to ensure pedestrian safety. Furthermore, the proximity of the proposed entrance to an existing street tree was deemed unacceptable, as the works would likely damage the tree's root system, thereby conf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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