3459/25
Permission is sought for house renovation with internal reconfiguration to include: 1. construction of two storey flat roof extension to rear (with part single storey extension), 2. single storey extension to front including porch, 3. build up side wall of the existing house to form dutch hip roof and extend ridge. New windows and door to side gable, 4. conversion of attic space to bedroom use to include dormer rooflight to rear, rooflights to side and front, 5. block-up existing vehicular entrance and create new vehicular entrance towards the middle of the road boundary.
Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed relocation and widening of the vehicular entrance would result in the loss of public on-street parking and exceeds the maximum width standards set out in the Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of on-street parking to facilitate a private entrance is contrary to municipal policy aimed at managing kerbside activity and the needs of all road users.
- The proposed vehicular access width of 3.5m is in excess of the standards permitted under the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar removals of on-street parking, thereby detracting from the residential amenity and convenience of the surrounding area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved a comprehensive renovation of a dwelling at 2 Serpentine Road, Ballsbridge, including a two-storey rear extension, attic conversion, and the relocation of the vehicular entrance. The Planning Authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the residential extensions and internal works while refusing the alterations to the driveway. The refusal was primarily due to the loss of public on-street parking and the excessive width of the proposed entrance, which were de...PDF Document Missing
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