WEB1489/25

PERMISSION for proposed development comprising widening of existing pedestrian gate involving alteration to the front boundary railings to create a new vehicular entrance to facilitate 1no. off-street parking space to the front of the dwelling, together with the provision of a bin storage area, landscaping and all associated site works.

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The primary reason for the refusal of the vehicular entrance is that it would result in the loss of on-street parking spaces in a residential area where there is a high demand for such facilities, thereby conflicting with Policy SMT25 and Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and setting an undesirable precedent.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The loss of on-street parking spaces would reduce the available supply for the local community in a 'heavy demand' area, contrary to the presumption against removing such spaces for single dwellings.
  • Viable alternatives exist to meet the appellant's accessibility needs, including the use of an existing rear garage on Petty Lane or applying for a designated on-street disabled parking space.
  • The bin storage and landscaping elements are acceptable in principle as they do not negatively impact the character of the streetscape, provided the storage is relocated to a more inconspicuous position.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective Z1Policy SMT1Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Appendix 5, Section 4.0Appendix 5, Section 4.1Appendix 5, Section 4.2Appendix 5, Section 4.3.1Appendix 5, Section 4.3.2Appendix 5, Section 4.3.5

Decision Document Summary

The proposal at 9 Newbridge Avenue, Sandymount, involved widening a pedestrian gate to create a 2.5m vehicular entrance for off-street parking, plus bin storage and landscaping. The site is a period end-of-terrace house with a rear garage accessing Petty Lane. Dublin City Council issued a split decision, granting the bin storage but refusing the vehicular entrance. The Inspector recommended upholding this split decision, arguing that Newbridge Avenue has high parking demand and that Policy SMT25...
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