WEB1703/25
The development will consist of refurbishment of the existing house including internal alterations to layout. The demolition of a shed and garden room to the rear and a single-storey extension to the side and rear. The construction of a new single-storey kitchen extension to the side and rear of the house. The construction of a bathroom extension at first floor to the rear with alterations to the roof profile. The construction of a single-storey structure to accommodate a plant area and bicycle shed. Alteration of vehicular entrance from Arranmore road to increase gate width.
Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed widening of the vehicular entrance to 3.2m would result in the loss of public on-street parking and exceeds the maximum width standards set out in the Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of on-street parking to accommodate a private entrance conflicts with policies aimed at managing kerbside activity and the parking needs of residents and visitors.
- The proposed vehicular access width of 3.2m is in excess of the standards permitted under the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The reduction in on-street parking supply would detract from the residential amenity of the area and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the refurbishment and extension of an existing house at 6 Brendan Road, Dublin 4, including a request to widen a vehicular entrance on Arranmore Road. The Planning Authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the domestic extensions and internal works while refusing the alteration to the vehicular entrance. The refusal was grounded in the fact that the widened entrance would eliminate public on-street parking spaces and exceed specific width limitations define...PDF Document Missing
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