Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would necessitate the removal of or cause detrimental impact to a mature street tree, violating development plan standards regarding tree protection and vehicular entrance requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of a new vehicular entrance and associated dishing is not possible without negatively impacting the root zone or requiring the removal of the existing mature street tree.
- The proposal contravenes specific Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 policies and the Dublin City Tree Strategy 2016 regarding tree preservation and entrance dimensions.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent and be seriously injurious to the character and property in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.6.10Policy GIO41Appendix 5 Section 4.3.1Appendix 5 Section 4.3.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission to widen a vehicular entrance at 7 Coolatree Road, Beaumont, Dublin 9, which would have necessitated the removal of a mature street tree. The local authority refused the application because the works would cause significant damage to the tree's root system or require its total removal, conflicting with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Dublin City Tree Strategy. The decision emphasizes the importance of street trees in the urban environme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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