Core Refusal Reason
The proposed vehicular entrance would result in the removal of an on-street public parking space in an area of high demand, which is contrary to Dublin City Development Plan policies (specifically Section 8.5.7, Policy SMT25, and Appendix 5) and would set an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The loss of on-street parking would be detrimental to the residential amenity of surrounding properties and the convenience of road users in an area of high parking demand near local shops.
- While the appellant’s medical and mobility needs are recognized, they do not justify an exception to the Development Plan as these needs could be addressed via on-street disabled parking and footpath alterations.
- The proposed development is contrary to the 'presumption against' removal of on-street parking in Appendix 5 and would establish an undesirable precedent for similar proposals in the conservation area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Policy BHA9Objective Z2Section 11.5.3Section 14.7.2Section 15.4.4Section 15.6.9Appendix 5, Section 4.1Appendix 5, Section 4.3Appendix 5, Section 4.3.1Appendix 5, Section 4.3.2Appendix 5, Section 4.3.4Appendix 5, Section 4.3.5Appendix 5, Section 4.3.6Appendix 5, Section 4.3.7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the creation of a new vehicular entrance and off-street disabled parking space at 55 Frankfort Avenue, Dublin 6, a semi-detached dwelling within a Z2 Conservation Area. The street is a one-way route characterized by high demand for on-street parking from residents and customers of nearby businesses. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily due to the loss of on-street parking. The Inspector's assessment focused on the conflict between the appellant's personal mob...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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