WEB2057/25
PERMISSION & RETENTION: 1. PERMISSION for demolition of existing garage at rear/side of dwelling and construction of a 37 sq/m garage/ shed in the rear garden of existing dwelling. 2. RETENTION for removal of railing and plinth at the front boundary, widening of driveway entrance and modification of the driveway to accommodate 2 cars. 3. PERMISSION to extend the path dish to facilitate safe access to the driveway.
Core Reason for the Refused Part
The retention of a 7.1m vehicular entrance significantly exceeds the 3.0m maximum standard and fails to protect an existing mature street tree, contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 7.1m vehicular entrance width is more than double the 3.0m maximum standard permitted under Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan.
- The development fails to provide adequate clearance from the base of a mature street tree, violating Section 15.6.9 regarding the protection of trees and hedgerows.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the vicinity and lacks any exceptional circumstances to justify the deviation from planning standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application at 105 Bunting Road, Dublin 12, sought permission for the demolition and reconstruction of a domestic garage and retention permission for front boundary modifications, including a widened driveway and extended dishing. While the garage works were granted permission, the local authority issued a split decision refusing the retention of the front boundary works. The refusal was primarily due to the 7.1m entrance width vastly exceeding the 3.0m limit set in the Dublin City Developme...PDF Document Missing
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