4108/24
Permission for development consisting of: (i) construction of 1 no. two-storey three-bedroom flat-roofed, with 1 no. rooflight, detached residential dwelling with front/rear garden areas and served by 2 no. pedestrian entrances, via Pembroke Park and Orchard Lane, within the rear garden of No. 20 Pembroke Park; and, (ii) all ancillary works, inclusive of the provision of a bicycle shed, landscaping, boundary treatments and SuDS drainage as necessary to facilitate the proposed development.
Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate width and restricted nature of Orchard Lane to safely accommodate vehicular traffic, emergency services, and general access requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Orchard Lane is too restricted in width to safely accommodate vehicular traffic, emergency vehicles, and general servicing needs.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate safe access and egress for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, as required by the Dublin City Development Plan.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar mews developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey, three-bedroom detached residential dwelling located at 20 Pembroke Park, Dublin 4, with access via Orchard Lane. Dublin City Council refused the application primarily due to the restricted nature of the laneway, which was deemed insufficient to provide safe vehicular access, particularly for emergency and service vehicles. The development was found to be in conflict with specific mews development standards in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-...PDF Document Missing
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