Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to demonstrate adequate accessibility and safety for emergency vehicles (specifically fire tenders) due to the restricted width of the access laneway and the distance of the dwelling entrance from the public road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- While concerns regarding private open space and overlooking were largely addressed or found to be manageable via condition during the appeal, the deficiency in emergency vehicle access is a fundamental safety failure.
- The access laneway, measuring only 2.5m to 3.0m in width, falls significantly short of the 4.8m to 5.5m minimum required by the Development Plan for mews dwellings.
- The development cannot comply with technical standards for firefighting as fire tenders are unable to enter the lane and the principal entrance is more than 45m from the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z2Section 5.11Section 15.11.1Section 15.13.5Section 15.13.5.1Section 15.13.5.4Appendix 5, Section 2.4Appendix 5, Section 4.3.8
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report evaluates an appeal against the refusal of retention permission for a single-storey mews dwelling at the rear of No. 20 Victoria Road, Terenure, a Residential Conservation Area (Z2). The structure, originally a studio and garage, is situated in an L-shaped garden accessed via a narrow, private lane. Dublin City Council refused permission based on restricted access for emergency vehicles, inadequate private open space, and overlooking of the main dwelling. During the asses...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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