Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, overturning the Planning Authority's refusal, on the basis that raising the entrance piers to 1950mm is consistent with the established character of the area and does not constitute a material contravention of a previous planning condition when assessed as a standalone application.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed raising of the entrance piers is an acceptable form of development under the 'Objective A' residential zoning designation.
- The resulting pier height of 1950mm is not out of character with the surrounding streetscape, as several adjacent and nearby properties feature similar or higher boundary treatments.
- The application should be treated as a standalone proposal; therefore, it does not materially contravene Condition 2 of Planning Reg. Ref. D24B/0148 which previously restricted pier height.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective AChapter 12 Development ManagementSection 12.4.8 Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding AreasSection 12.4.8.2 Visual and Physical Impacts
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission to raise the existing entrance piers by 450mm to a total height of 1950mm at a semi-detached residence in Churchtown, Dublin 14. The Planning Authority (PA) had refused permission, arguing that it contravened a condition from a previous grant (D24B/0148) and would be visually obtrusive. The Inspector's assessment found that the PA's stance was unreasonable, noting that the streetscape already contains numerous examples of piers at or above the proposed height. Th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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