Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends granting permission on the basis that the revised proposal provides the required 2.5-metre clearance to protect the adjacent street tree's root zone, while providing significant safety and convenience benefits to the residents in a manner consistent with the existing streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The revised layout achieves the 2.5-metre clearance from the street tree trunk required by the Development Plan, mitigating the risk of material damage to the tree's health.
- The provision of off-street parking offers tangible safety benefits for the family, particularly concerning young children, on a busy through-road and bus route.
- The proposal is consistent with the established pattern of development on Broombridge Road, where the majority of houses already possess similar vehicular entrances.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.6.10Zoning Objective Z1Appendix 5, Section 4.3.2
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to the creation of a vehicular entrance and kerb dishing at 54 Broombridge Road, Dublin 7, a mid-terrace house in a mid-20th-century residential estate. Dublin City Council initially refused permission, citing potential damage to a mature street tree located in front of the adjacent property (No. 56). The Inspector's assessment focused on balancing the environmental protection of the tree against the residents' requirements for safe access. The Inspector noted that the ap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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