WEB1851/26

The development will consist of the demolition of the existing 56m2 single storey extension to the rear of 11 Merlyn Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 and the construction of a new single storey, flat roofed extension, of 59m2 with associated ground works and landscaping, including widening of the vehicular entrance gateway from 3.6m to 4.45m.

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The proposed widening of the vehicular entrance to 4.45m exceeds the maximum width standards permitted under the Dublin City Development Plan, creating a traffic safety hazard.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed vehicular entrance width of 4.45m exceeds the maximum permissible standards set out in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The excessive width of the entrance would create a traffic safety hazard and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
  • Granting permission for the widened gateway would set an undesirable precedent for similar types of non-compliant development in the locality.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 4.3.1, Appendix 5, Volume 2Z1 zoning objectives

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the demolition of a 56sqm rear extension and the construction of a new 59sqm single-storey extension at 11 Merlyn Road, Ballsbridge, including the widening of the vehicular entrance from 3.6m to 4.45m. The planning authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the residential extension while refusing the entrance widening. The refusal was based on the fact that the proposed gateway width significantly exceeds the maximum standards defined in the Dublin City Dev...
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