WEB2103/26

RETENTION & PERMISSION: Located to the west of Jones’s Road and bounded by residential properties along Robert Street to the south and properties backing onto Clonliffe Road to the north, with vehicular access from Jones’s Road. The development seeking retention permission consists of the provision of a car parking facility. The development seeking permission will consist of: • the extension of the existing car parking facility, • the erection of a 2.4 metre high boundary fence along the perimeter of the site, • the installation of an entry/exit access barrier and ticket kiosk, • the provision of a pedestrian access gate, • and all associated site development works, including lighting and drainage.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed car park retention and expansion at a high-capacity public transport node contradicts national and local policies aimed at promoting sustainable transport and conflicts with the residential zoning objective of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is identified as a High-Capacity Public Transport Node where national and local policies prioritize a modal shift toward sustainable transport and discourage long-term commuter parking.
  • The retention and expansion of the car park would be contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 policies (SMT1, SMTO1, SMT26) and national climate policy regarding compact settlements.
  • The development conflicts with the Z1 zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenities and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable land uses in the city.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy SMT1Objective SMTO1Policy SMT26Chapter 8Z1 zoning objective

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought the retention and expansion of an existing car park at the vacant former Methodist Church site on Jones’s Road, Drumcondra. The application was refused by the local authority because the site's location at a high-capacity public transport node necessitates a reduction in private car reliance. The development was found to be in direct conflict with the Dublin City Development Plan's sustainable movement policies and the Z1 residential zoning objective, as it promotes commuter ...
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