Core Refusal Reason
The proposed vehicular entrance would conflict with an existing bus stop and its associated pedestrian waiting area, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proximity of the proposed entrance to Dublin Bus Stop 1401 would create a direct conflict with the bus set-down area and pedestrian waiting zone, endangering public safety.
- Neither a reduction in the entrance width to the 2.5m minimum nor the relocation of the bus stop is feasible, as confirmed by the Traffic Division and consultations with the NTA and Dublin Bus.
- Cited precedents of similar entrances are considered legacy developments and do not justify a new development that would be inconsistent with Appendix 5 of the current City Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z1 (Residential)Chapter 8 (Sustainable Mobility and Transport)Section 8.5.7 (Car Parking)Policy Objective SMT25Policy SMT2Policy 2MT29 (Expansion of the EV Charging Network)Appendix 5 (Car Parking Standards)Section 4.3 (Parking in Front Gardens)Section 4.3.1 (Dimensions & Surfacing)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the creation of a 3.2m wide vehicular entrance at 21 Clogher Road, a mid-terrace house. The primary issue is the location of Dublin Bus Stop 1401, which sits directly on the public footpath fronting the property. The Planning Authority refused permission, arguing the entrance would conflict with the bus stop and pedestrian movements. The appellant contended that the entrance is necessary to prevent residents from parking on the footpath and cited several local precedents. H...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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