Core Refusal Reason
The widened vehicular access exceeds the maximum width standards permitted under the County Development Plan, posing a risk to public safety and visual amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The width of the vehicular access fails to comply with the specific design and layout requirements set out in Section 12.7.6 of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-compliant developments, leading to potential traffic and public safety hazards.
- The development is detrimental to the residential and visual amenities of the area and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.7.6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the widening of an existing vehicular access at 12 Newbawn Park, Tallaght. South Dublin County Council refused the proposal on the grounds that the excessive width of the access violates established car parking design standards. The planning authority determined that the development would negatively impact the visual character of the streetscape, create safety risks for road users and pedestrians, and establish a harmful precedent for the surround...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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