Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the potential loss of a street tree and inadequate parking depth, which would create a traffic hazard and obstruct pedestrians.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular entrance and dishing would result in the loss of or damage to an adjacent street tree, violating the Dublin Tree Strategy and harming local amenities.
- The parking area depth is substandard when accounting for a previously permitted porch, leading to potential vehicle overhang onto the public footpath.
- The development would create a traffic hazard, obstruct pedestrians, and set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.6.9Appendix 5Section 4.3.2Section 4.3.1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new vehicular access and dropped kerb at 194 Mourne Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12. Dublin City Council refused the proposal primarily because the works would negatively impact a street tree and the parking space provided was of insufficient depth to accommodate a vehicle safely without encroaching on the public footpath. These issues were deemed contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and would pose a risk to public safety and pedestrian moveme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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