Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed retention of 24 additional parking spaces constitutes a significant over-provision of car parking in a sensitive rural location, exceeding the maximum allowable standards set out in the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing parking provision for the public house is already more than double the maximum allowable limit permitted under the current County Development Plan standards.
- Permitting an additional 24 parking spaces would result in a significant over-provision of parking at a sensitive rural location.
- The retention of the gravelled 'rear upper carpark' and its associated vehicular access ramp is contrary to the specific car parking zones and standards outlined in Table 12.5 of the Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 12.5 Car Parking Zones and StandardsDún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a vehicular access ramp and a gravelled area serving as a 'rear upper carpark' at The Blue Light public house in Barnacullia, Sandyford. While the planning authority issued a split decision granting permission for other site works (including a beer garden), the parking elements were refused. The refusal was based on the determination that the site already significantly exceeds maximum car parking standards, and the additional 24 spaces represent an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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