5004/26

1) Removal of later single storey kitchen extension to rear 2) formation of single storey living room/kitchen extension to rear 3) internal alterations and 4) creation of vehicular access to front of house including removal of section of front boundary railings and plinth . Railings to be re-purposed as entrance gates .

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The proposed vehicular entrance would result in the loss of public on-street parking, which is contrary to development plan policies regarding the management of kerbside space and residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The removal of on-street parking to accommodate a private driveway is contrary to Policy SMT25 and Section 8.5.7 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which prioritizes the management of kerbside activity for the wider community.
  • The reduction in the supply of on-street parking would negatively impact the convenience of road users and the residential amenity of surrounding properties.
  • Granting permission for the vehicular access would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area, leading to a cumulative loss of public parking infrastructure.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7

Decision Document Summary

The proposal at 100 Tritonville Road, Sandymount, involved the removal of a rear extension, the construction of a new single-storey living/kitchen extension, and the creation of a new vehicular entrance with the removal of front boundary railings. The Planning Authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the residential extensions while refusing the vehicular access. The refusal was primarily due to the loss of public on-street parking, which was deemed to conflict with the Dublin ...
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