4066/24

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the provision of new vehicular access and off-street parking, including modification of plinth wall, wrought iron railings and landscaping. Pathway to be dished as necessary, along with associated site works, all at no.40 leeson park, a 3 storey semi-detached dwelling.)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The removal of a public on-street parking space to facilitate a private off-street vehicular entrance is contrary to city parking management policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would result in the loss of a public on-street parking space to accommodate a private off-street space.
  • The proposal is contrary to Policy SMT25 and Section 8.5.7 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the management of kerbside activity.
  • The Board determined that the loss of public parking infrastructure outweighs the minimal impact the works would have on the character of the protected structure.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 8.5.7Policy SMT25Section 4.1Appendix 5Policy Objective BHA2Policy Objective BHA9

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a new vehicular entrance at 40 Leeson Park, Dublin 6, a site containing a protected structure within a conservation area. The development was refused by the Board because it required the removal of an on-street parking space to facilitate private access, which conflicts with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 policies on managing public kerbside needs. Although the Board disagreed with the inspector regarding heritage impacts—finding the physical ch...
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