Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would result in the loss of original historic fabric of a protected structure and provide a substandard, cramped parking space that would likely cause a traffic hazard and obstruct the public footpath.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of 4.5 metres of the original curved boundary wall would cause a significant loss of historic fabric and negatively impact the architectural setting of the Protected Structure and the wider streetscape.
- The proposed parking area fails to meet the minimum depth and width standards of the Development Plan, creating a risk that vehicles would overhang the public realm and necessitate hazardous maneuvers on a narrow road near a bend.
- The site's proximity to the DART station (approx. 500m) classifies it as an accessible urban location where car parking should be minimized, and the negative heritage and safety impacts outweigh the applicants' personal parking requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective HER 13Section 12.4.8.4Section 12.4.8.1Policy Objective HER 8Section 12.11Section 12.4.8Table 3.1Table 3.8
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a vehicular entrance and a single parking space in the front garden of 2 Seafield Terrace, Dalkey, which is a Protected Structure. The site is a 1840s semi-detached villa with a distinctive curved front boundary. The Inspector noted that the works would require removing a substantial portion of the original wall and that the parking space would dominate the small garden, leaving no room for required soft landscaping. A key technical concern was the physical inadequacy of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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