Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the loss of on-street 'pay and display' parking spaces and features a vehicular entrance width (3.5m) that exceeds the maximum standard (3.0m) set out in the Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of a private vehicular entrance would lead to the unacceptable loss of formal on-street parking spaces, contrary to the presumption against such removals in residential areas.
- The proposed entrance width of 3.5 metres is non-compliant with the technical standards of the Development Plan which limit such openings to a maximum of 3.0 metres.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively detract from the residential amenity and road safety of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z1Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Appendix 5, Section 4.1Appendix 5, Section 4.3.1Appendix 5, Section 4.3.5Policy CA25Policy SMT29
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to create a new vehicular entrance and two-car driveway at 27 Fortfield Terrace, Rathmines, which currently relies on on-street parking. The subject site is a terraced house in a 'Z1' residential zone where a formal 'pay and display' parking bay is located directly to the front. While the appellant argued that the entrance was necessary for safe off-street EV charging and noted that their existing rear garage access was constrained, the Inspector found these argum...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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