Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed 3.6m entrance width and provision of two parking spaces contravenes the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 standards for Zone 2, which limits residential parking to one space and entrance widths to 3m, while also posing a potential risk to the root zone of an adjacent street tree.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed width of 3.6m and the provision of two parking spaces are non-compliant with the specific standards for Zone 2 as set out in the Development Plan.
- The applicants' arguments regarding personal family commitments and proximity to the county boundary do not constitute 'exceptional circumstances' that would justify a departure from established planning standards.
- Limiting the vehicular entrance to 3m is necessary to minimize potential negative impacts on the root zone of the existing street tree located in proximity to the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z1Map J 'Strategic Transport and Parking Areas'Parking Zone 2Appendix 5, Table 2: Maximum Car Parking StandardsSection 4.3.1: Dimensions and SurfacingSection 4.3.2: Impact on Street Trees
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to a two-storey end-of-terrace house at 166 Corrib Road, Terenure, where the applicant sought to widen an existing 2.6m vehicular access to 3.6m to facilitate two off-street parking spaces and EV charging. Dublin City Council granted permission but imposed Condition No. 3, which restricted the entrance width to 3m and limited parking to a single space. The applicant appealed this condition, citing personal necessity, safety concerns for street parking, and proximity to th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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