Core Refusal Reason
Refusal is primarily based on the over-proliferation of car parking at a location already well-served by parking, and the negative impact the proposed layout would have on strategic pedestrian and cycle connectivity to the adjacent planned Jamestown Park.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of additional car parking spaces for EV charging, rather than retrofitting existing parking areas, results in an unsustainable over-proliferation of car parking that contradicts the modal shift objectives of the Development Plan.
- The proposed site layout is substandard as the access to the charging bays would cross pedestrian and cycle paths, effectively impeding active travel and prioritising car infrastructure over safety and permeability.
- The development would undermine the strategic operation of future pedestrian and cycle connections between Carrickmines Retail Park and the planned 62-hectare Jamestown Park recreational amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective T11: Walking and CyclingSection 5.6: Walking and CyclingSection 12.4.5.4: Destination ParkingPolicy Objective T4: Development of Sustainable Travel and TransportTable 12.5: Car parking standardsBallyogan & Environs LAP Section 9.3.1: Jamestown Park PolicyBallyogan & Environs LAP Section 9.4.2: Jamestown Park
Decision Document Summary
ESB Innovation ROI Limited proposed the installation of a modular substation and six EV charging bays on a corner site at Carrickmines Park, Dublin 18. The site is currently characterised by bicycle parking and soft landscaping. While the applicant argued the development is essential for national EV targets and provides short-term charging rather than general parking, the Inspector agreed with the Planning Authority's decision to refuse. The Inspector's key arguments are that the retail park alr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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