Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the loss of public on-street parking and the potential for damage to a street tree, both of which conflict with urban management and environmental protection policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of on-street parking to accommodate a private vehicular entrance would reduce the supply of public parking, detracting from road user convenience and residential amenity.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the proposed entrance and kerb dishing would not result in the loss of or damage to an adjacent street tree.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar proposals in the area and is contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Dublin Tree Strategy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SMT25Section 8.5.7Section 15.6.9Appendix 5Section 4.3.2
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the remodelling of front railings at 8 Saint John's Road, Sandymount, to facilitate a new vehicular entrance. Dublin City Council refused permission because the development would necessitate the removal of on-street parking, which is contrary to policies aimed at managing kerbside activity and residential needs. Furthermore, the applicant provided inadequate information regarding the clearance required to protect a nearby street tree, leading to concerns about environmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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