SD25A/0021W
Planning Permission for Retention sought for the construction of a tarmac finish off-road parking area in front of the property on the open space lands owned by the Local Authority, and Planning Permission sought for the replacement of the tarmac finish with a grass paving system, and all necessary ancillary site development works to facilitate this development
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development conflicts with the Open Space (OS) zoning objective by converting public land into a private driveway and compromises pedestrian safety due to excessive access width and the removal of established footpaths.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The layout provides for an excessive vehicular access width and results in the loss of a pedestrian desire line and footpath, compromising the safety and comfort of pedestrians.
- The use of 83sqm of public land zoned for Open Space as a private driveway is fundamentally inconsistent with the 'OS' zoning objective to preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and private encroachment on public lands, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028OS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a tarmac finish on lands located in front of 90 Boot Road, Clondalkin. The application was refused primarily because it involves the appropriation of 83sqm of public land, zoned for Open Space (OS) under the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, for use as a private residential driveway. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the development's layout negatively impacts pedestrian infrastructure and safety by removing footpaths a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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