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Permission for the removal of a portion of the existing railings and granite plinth at front of the house to create a vehicular access. The works include the addition of a pair of inward opening cast iron swing gates to match the railings. All on site at 31 Frankfort Avenue, Rathgar, Dublin 6 (a conservation area).

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to the loss of public on-street parking and the potential damage to a street tree, both of which would negatively impact residential amenity and conflict with established development plan policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The removal of on-street parking to accommodate a private vehicular entrance conflicts with policies designed to manage kerbside activity and would reduce the convenience of other road users and residents.
  • The proposed entrance and associated pavement dishing would likely result in the loss of or damage to a street tree, which is contrary to the Dublin Tree Strategy and injurious to local amenities.
  • Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments on adjacent roads, which would cumulatively undermine the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Appendix 5, Section 4.1Section 15.6.9Appendix 5, Section 4.3.2Dublin Tree Strategy

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed the removal of a portion of existing railings and a granite plinth at 31 Frankfort Avenue, Rathgar, to facilitate a new private vehicular entrance. Dublin City Council refused the development on two primary grounds: the loss of on-street parking spaces which serves the wider community, and the negative impact on an adjacent street tree. The planning authority determined that the proposal would violate several sections of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and set...
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