Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to adverse impacts on residential amenity through overlooking, the loss of public on-street parking, excessive entrance width, and the potential for damage to a street tree.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed first-floor side window would result in the overlooking of adjoining properties, thereby harming residential amenity and conflicting with development plan standards.
- The new vehicular entrance would reduce the supply of on-street parking and exceeds the maximum width standards, which is contrary to city policy and would set an undesirable precedent.
- The construction of the entrance and dished kerb poses a risk of loss or damage to an adjacent street tree, violating the Dublin Tree Strategy and injuring local amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 1.4, Appendix 18Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Appendix 5, Section 4.3.1Section 15.6.9Appendix 5, Section 4.3.2Dublin Tree Strategy
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed alterations to front railings and the installation of a dished kerb to provide a vehicular entrance at 9 Newbridge Avenue, Sandymount. Dublin City Council refused the development because it would lead to overlooking of neighboring properties from a side window and would result in the loss of public on-street parking spaces, contrary to Policy SMT25. Furthermore, the proposed entrance width exceeded maximum standards, and the works were deemed a threat to the health of an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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