Core Refusal Reason
The proposed vehicular access fails to maintain the mandatory 2.5-metre clearance from an existing street tree, risking its damage or loss.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed footpath dishing fails to achieve the minimum 2.5-metre clearance from the existing street tree trunk required by the Dublin City Development Plan.
- The development poses a significant risk of damage or loss to the street tree, which would negatively impact the visual and environmental amenities of the vicinity.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar proposals that contravene established tree protection policies and sustainable development objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.6.10Appendix 5 Figure 1Appendix 5 Section 4.3.2Dublin City Tree Strategy
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a boundary wall and pier to facilitate a new vehicular entrance at 28 Brookwood Crescent, Artane. Dublin City Council refused the application primarily because the proposed access and associated footpath dishing were located too close to an existing street tree. The planning authority determined that the failure to meet the 2.5-metre clearance standard specified in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 would likely result in the loss of the tree, th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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