WEB5668/25

PERMISSION & RETENTION: Planning permission for attic conversion with hip to gable roof and dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as non habitable storage space with roof windows to front gable window to side , retention for an extended vehicle access all with associated ancillary.

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The retention of a 3.2m wide vehicular entrance exceeds the maximum 3.0m width permitted by the Development Plan, posing risks to pedestrian safety and reducing on-street parking.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The 3.2m entrance width exceeds the 3.0m maximum standard, creating potential traffic hazards and pedestrian safety risks due to hazardous maneuvering and extensive footpath dishing.
  • The excessive widening of the entrance negatively impacts the supply of informal on-street car parking in the vicinity.
  • Granting retention would set an unacceptable precedent and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 4.3.1, Volume 2, Appendix 5Policy SMT25

Decision Document Summary

The application at 23 Coolgreena Road, Dublin 9, sought permission for an attic conversion with a hip-to-gable roof and retention of a widened vehicular access. The planning authority issued a split decision, granting the roof works but refusing the retention of the 3.2m wide entrance. The refusal was grounded in the entrance's non-compliance with the 3.0m width limit set in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, citing concerns over pedestrian safety, excessive footpath dishing, and the lo...
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