SD25A/0262W

Planning permission for the construction of 2 No. two-storey terraced houses, comprising one 2-bedroom dwelling (mid-terrace) and one 3-bedroom dwelling (end-of-terrace with attic), each with private rear gardens. The proposed development will also include associated landscaping, boundary treatments, drainage, and all ancillary site works, to be carried out within the side gardens.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Overdevelopment of the site due to inadequate car parking provision and associated traffic safety risks.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development fails to provide sufficient car parking, which constitutes overdevelopment and conflicts with the residential amenity objectives of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The lack of on-site parking would likely result in vehicles obstructing the public footpath and the adjacent turning circle, thereby increasing the risk of traffic accidents and endangering public safety.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 12.7.4RES land use zoning objective

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought planning permission for the construction of two two-storey terraced houses at 18 Drumcairn Gardens, Fettercairn, Dublin 24. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the site could not accommodate the necessary car parking requirements, leading to overdevelopment. It was determined that the resulting parking overflow would impede pedestrian movement and traffic flow in the adjoining turning circle, creating a safety hazard and failing to comply with the ...
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