Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the loss of a designated on-street parking space in an area of high demand and would provide a substandard in-curtilage parking area that fails to meet minimum depth requirements, potentially causing vehicle overhang onto the public road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of a public on-street parking bay to facilitate a private entrance is contrary to Council policy which seeks to retain on-street parking as a resource for the wider community in areas of heavy reliance.
- The proposed parking space depth of 4.53m is substandard relative to the 5.0m requirement in Appendix 5 of the Development Plan, creating a risk that parked vehicles would obstruct the public realm.
- The property already benefits from alternative vehicular access via a rear lane and a double garage, which provides a suitable location for off-street parking and EV charging without necessitating the loss of on-street spaces.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z1Section 8.5.7Policy SMT2Policy SMT25Policy SMT29Appendix 5, Section 4.1Appendix 5, Section 4.3Appendix 5, Section 4.3.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal at 8 Tivoli Avenue, Harold's Cross, involved the creation of a new vehicular entrance and a 3.0m wide parking space in the front garden. The applicant argued that the development was necessary for EV charging and that the existing on-street parking layout was technically deficient. However, the Inspector noted that Tivoli Avenue is a residential street where most dwellings rely heavily on the existing demarcated on-street parking. The Inspector's assessment focused on the direct con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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