Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet minimum parking space dimensions and contravenes national and local policies regarding parking provision in accessible locations, posing a risk to pedestrian safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of additional off-street parking is contrary to national guidelines and the County Development Plan given the site's accessible location and existing parking capacity.
- The proposed parking space does not meet the minimum size requirements specified in the County Development Plan, particularly regarding the length of the space.
- The insufficient depth of the parking area would likely cause vehicles to overhang the public footpath, creating an obstruction and endangering pedestrian safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.4.8.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to widen the vehicular entrance at 45a Granville Road, Dun Laoghaire, to facilitate an additional off-street car parking space. The local authority refused permission because the site is situated in an 'Accessible Location' where further parking provision is restricted by the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines and the County Development Plan. Additionally, the proposed space was found to be of inadequate length, which would result in vehicl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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