Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient width to provide a safe vehicular entrance without negatively impacting the root zone of an existing mature street tree and interfering with utility infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site lacks the necessary width to facilitate a standard vehicular entrance of 2.5m to 3m due to the constraints of an existing mature street tree and a utility pole.
- The proposed works would negatively impact the tree root zone, directly contravening the Dublin City Tree Strategy and specific development plan objectives for tree protection.
- The development would result in serious injury to the amenities of the area and is inconsistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.1, Volume 2, Appendix 5Section 4.3.2, Appendix 5, Volume 2Objective GIO41
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to provide a new front vehicular access and dropped kerb at 31 Bettystown Avenue, Raheny. The application was refused by the local authority primarily because the presence of a mature street tree and a utility pole/streetlight at the front of the site prevents the creation of a safe entrance of the required width. The Planning Authority determined that the development would cause unacceptable damage to the street tree's root system, violating the Dublin City Development Plan ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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