WEB2139/23

widening of existing pedestrian gate/front railings to form new vehicular access and provision of a single parking space to front garden and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would result in the loss of on-street parking in an area of high demand and would negatively impact the health and stability of an adjacent mature street tree, both of which are contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The removal of a public on-street parking space to facilitate a private vehicular entrance is contrary to Policy SMT25 and Section 8.5.7, which prioritize the management of parking to serve the wider needs of the city.
  • The development fails to achieve the required 3.5m clearance from a large mature street tree, as mandated by Appendix 5, posing an unacceptable risk to its root zone and long-term stability.
  • The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively erode the residential amenity and character of the Victorian terrace within a designated Z2 Conservation Area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective Z2Section 8.5.7 (Car Parking)Policy SMT25 (On-Street Parking)Policy BHA9 (Conservation Areas)Section 14.7.2 (Residential Neighbourhoods)Section 15.6.9 (Trees and Hedgerows)Appendix 5, Section 4.1 (On Street Parking)Appendix 5, Section 4.3.2 (Impact on Street Trees)Appendix 5, Section 4.3.7 (Parking in Conservation Areas)

Decision Document Summary

This appeal relates to a proposal to widen an existing pedestrian gate and front railings to create a new vehicular access and one off-street parking space at 28 Sandymount Road, a mid-terrace Victorian dwelling. The site is located within a Z2 Conservation Area where the preservation of character and public amenities is paramount. While the Inspector acknowledged that the applicant's desire for off-street EV charging is supported by general sustainable transport goals, he argued that this does ...
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