Core Refusal Reason
The development would result in the loss of all in-curtilage parking and servicing facilities for the existing dwelling at No. 88 Dublin Road, with no feasible alternative parking available due to roadside restrictions (a bus stop and double yellow lines), thereby endangering public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The architectural design, scale, and contemporary style of the proposed mews are considered acceptable and consistent with the emerging character of the rear laneway.
- The technical information provided in the appeal regarding Flood Risk Assessment and finished floor levels is sufficient to mitigate potential tidal flooding risks for the proposed dwelling.
- The critical failure of the proposal is the 'severing' of parking for the primary house; the lack of compensatory parking for the existing residence violates road safety standards and would likely lead to hazardous parking on the Dublin Road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO 42Objective DMSO 31Objective IUO 16Objective SPQHO 9Objective SPQHO 10Objective SPQHO 11Policy SPQHP 20Policy SPQHP 35Policy SPQHP 36Objective SPQHO 35Objective SPQHO 39Objective SPQHO 43Table 14.4Section 14.6Objective DMSO 23Objective DMSO 32Objective DMSO 115Objective DMSO 118Section 14.17.7Table 14.19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of existing garages to the rear of 88 Dublin Road, Sutton, to facilitate the construction of a 200sqm, two-storey mews dwelling with a semi-basement and one parking space. The site is a backland location accessed via a laneway that has recently seen significant development, including a 4-storey apartment block. The Planning Authority originally refused permission based on scale, flood risk, and traffic hazards on the laneway. While the Inspector largely suppo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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