Core Refusal Reason
The proposed widening of the vehicular entrance and the scale of the entrance piers contravene specific development plan standards regarding maximum dimensions and visual harmony with the streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The entrance pillars as constructed are excessive in height and scale and fail to reflect the size and character of piers in the immediate vicinity.
- The vehicular entrance exceeds the 3.5-meter width limit mandated by the Development Plan, and the applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for this contravention.
- The scale of the entrance, in conjunction with adjoining entrances, would dominate the property's frontage and negatively impact the visual character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.4.8.1Section 12.4.8.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention and completion of alterations to a vehicular entrance, including widening, at 26 Allen Park Road, Stillorgan. The proposal was refused as it contravenes the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding the 3.5-meter maximum width for entrances and the requirement for piers to harmonize with the streetscape. The planning authority determined that the pillars were excessively large and the overall entrance would visually dominate t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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