Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to excessive car parking provision exceeding maximum standards, inadequate internal maneuvering space leading to traffic hazards, and unacceptable risk of damage to a mature tree protected under the Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The quantum of parking proposed (four spaces) significantly exceeds the maximum standards set out in Table 12.5 of the Development Plan and the Sustainable and Compact Settlements Guidelines.
- The site layout lacks sufficient hardstanding for internal turning, which would likely result in vehicles reversing out onto the public cul-de-sac, causing a traffic hazard and inconvenience to other road users.
- The proposed structure is located within the root protection zone of a mature oak tree, and the applicant failed to demonstrate through an arboricultural assessment that the tree would not be adversely impacted by foundations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective APolicy PHP20Policy Objective T19Section 12.4.5Table 12.5Section 12.4.5.6Section 12.4.8Section 12.8.11Section 12.11.2.3Policy Objective EI6Policy HER7Policy HER8Section 13.1.5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a c. 70sqm detached garage in the rear garden of Harlech House, a Protected Structure in Clonskeagh. The applicant sought the facility to house a private collection of rare vintage cars. While the Inspector noted that the building's scale was modest relative to the main house and would not negatively impact its setting, several technical planning issues were identified. The site is accessed via a recently permitted rear entrance on Harlech Downs; the Ins...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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