Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority initially refused the application on the grounds that providing off-street parking in an 'Urban Neighbourhood' would be contrary to national guidelines (SPPR 3 of the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines) and local policies (Sections 5.5 and 5.6 of the CDP) aimed at minimizing car parking. However, the Inspector recommends a grant of permission, arguing that the proposal results in no net increase in parking supply and facilitates necessary infrastructure for electric vehicle charging.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is consistent with the residential zoning objective as the parking space is an ancillary component directly connected to the primary residential use.
- The provision of a vehicular entrance will result in the loss of one on-street kerbside space, meaning there is no net increase in car parking provision within the area.
- The proposal does not contravene SPPR 3 of the SRDCS guidelines as it does not actively encourage additional car use and provides a reasonable solution for the appellant's requirement to charge an electric vehicle.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.5Section 5.6Table 13.1.2Chapter 12Policy CA17Zoning Objective R
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a first-party appeal against the refusal of permission for a vehicular entrance and a single off-street car parking space at 23 Rosmeen Park, Dun Laoghaire. The site is a semi-detached dwelling in a cul-de-sac where the majority of neighboring properties already possess vehicular access to front gardens. The Planning Authority's refusal centered on the site's designation as an 'Urban Neighbourhood' where car parking should be minimized or eliminated under the Sustainable ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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