Core Refusal Reason
The loss of public on-street parking and the negative impact on an existing street tree, both of which contravene Dublin City Development Plan policies regarding residential amenity and environmental protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of on-street parking to accommodate a private entrance reduces the available supply for residents and visitors, conflicting with the city's managed parking strategy.
- The proposed works and associated kerb dishing would negatively affect the health and retention of an existing street tree, injuring the amenities of the vicinity.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that cumulatively undermine the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Section 15.6.9Appendix 5Section 4.3.2Dublin Tree Strategy
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the creation of a new vehicular entrance and partial boundary removal at 55 Frankfort Avenue, a residential property in Dublin 6. Dublin City Council refused the application on two primary grounds: the loss of valuable on-street parking spaces which serves the wider community, and the potential damage to a street tree located directly in front of the site. The planning authority determined that the development would prioritize private parking over public amenity and environ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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