3060/24
PROTECTED STRUCTURE:For the following: (a) partial demolition of existing front boundary wall and widening of existing pedestrian entrance to form new vehicular entrance. Works to include the demolition and relocation of existing brick pillar and capping, (b) dropping kerb on public footpath and all associated site development works at 105 Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. Eircode D04 W2T4. The subject property is listed as a Protected Structure i the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022 -2028 (Record of Protected Structure Number 5019)
Core Refusal Reason
Impact on adjacent street tree and root zone resulting from the proposed vehicular entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicular entrance and associated pavement dishing would negatively impact the health and root zone of an adjacent street tree.
- The development is contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Dublin Tree Strategy 2021 regarding the protection of urban greenery.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, injure the amenities of the area, and devalue property in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the partial demolition of the front boundary at 105 Marlborough Road, a Protected Structure in Donnybrook, to facilitate a new vehicular entrance. Dublin City Council refused the application primarily because the works would interfere with the root protection zone of an existing street tree. The decision noted that such an intervention would violate specific development plan policies and the Dublin Tree Strategy, ultimately harming the character and sustainable...PDF Document Missing
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