Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in inadequate driveway depth and hazardous vehicular maneuvers onto a busy arterial road, leading to pedestrian obstruction and significant traffic safety risks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The restricted depth of the front gardens prevents the achievement of the required 3m by 5m parking dimension, creating a high probability that parked vehicles would overhang and obstruct the public footpath.
- The proposed angled configuration and limited space would necessitate hazardous vehicular movements, including reversing onto Harolds Cross Road, which is a busy arterial route and a planned Core Bus Corridor.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users, outweighing the general policy predisposition to consider off-street parking for residential properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Z1Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Appendix 5 Transport and Mobility: Technical RequirementsSection 4.0 Car Parking StandardsSection 4.3.1 Dimensions and SurfacingSection 16.39.9 Design Criteria for Parking Bays
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to the provision of two new off-street vehicular accesses and parking spaces at 265 and 267 Harolds Cross Road, Dublin 6W, a pair of semi-detached Victorian houses. The site is located on a busy arterial road with a mandatory cycle lane and is designated as part of a Core Bus Corridor. Dublin City Council initially refused permission because the proposed driveway depths and entrance widths did not meet Development Plan standards. The Inspector's assessment focused on the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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