Core Refusal Reason
The proposed vehicular entrance would negatively impact the root zone of a mature on-street tree, violating tree protection policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of a shared vehicular/pedestrian entrance and associated dishing would cause detrimental impact to the root zone of a mature street tree.
- The proposal is contrary to Section 15.6.10 and Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, as well as the Dublin City Tree Strategy.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would collectively injure the amenities and character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.6.10Dublin City Tree StrategySection 4.3.2 in Appendix 5
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission to widen a pedestrian entrance to facilitate vehicular access at 7 Coolatree Road, Beaumont. The proposal was refused by Dublin City Council primarily due to the proximity of a mature, medium-sized street tree. The planning authority concluded that the necessary construction and dishing would compromise the tree's root system, thereby conflicting with established urban forestry and development plan policies. Furthermore, it was determined that such a developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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