WEB1278/25

PERMISSION AND RETENTION: The development will consist of : Widening of front vehicular access, retention of single-storey side and rear extension, demolition of front porch and rear utility, new ground-floor rear extension, and alteration of side extension roof from flat to sloped with three rooflights.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended upholding the appeal and amending Condition 4 to allow a 3.5m wide entrance, concluding that the widening would not require additional footpath dishing or adversely impact a nearby street tree.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • Widening the entrance to 3.5m does not necessitate widening the existing dished area, thereby avoiding any potential impact on the root zone of the nearby street tree.
  • Extending the dished area is neither practical nor desirable due to the presence of a path build-out and road drain in the immediate vicinity.
  • Development Plan standards regarding entrance widths should be applied with flexibility, particularly given the wide variety of existing vehicular entrance configurations in the surrounding area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Z1Appendix 5 Transport and Mobility: Technical RequirementsSection 4.0 Car Parking StandardsSection 4.3.1 Dimensions and SurfacingSection 4.3.2 Impact on Street Trees

Decision Document Summary

This case concerns a first-party appeal against Condition 4(a) of a planning permission granted by Dublin City Council for a house extension and the widening of a vehicular entrance at 37 Quarry Road, Cabra East. The Planning Authority had restricted the entrance width to 2.5m to protect a nearby street tree and prevent additional footpath dishing. The appellants sought a 3.5m width, arguing it would facilitate safer access and that similar wider entrances exist nearby. The Inspector observed th...
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