Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with County Development Plan standards regarding vehicular entrance width and hardstanding extent, resulting in negative streetscape impact and loss of on-street parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to meet the general specifications for vehicular entrances and hardstanding areas as defined in the County Development Plan.
- The excessive width of the entrance and the scale of hardstanding create an over-dominant impact that contributes to the cumulative erosion of the residential streetscape.
- The proposal negatively impacts on-street parking provision and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.4.8.1Section 12.4.8.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of an existing driveway and vehicular entrance at 342 Nutgrove Avenue, Rathfarnham. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the development violates Sections 12.4.8.1 and 12.4.8.3 of the County Development Plan due to its excessive width and the extent of hardstanding. The planning authority determined that the entrance is over-dominant, erodes the character of the residential streetscape, and reduces available on-street parking, thereby c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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