Core Refusal Reason
The loss of public on-street parking to accommodate a private vehicular entrance is contrary to city development policies regarding the management of kerbside activity and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of on-street parking to facilitate a private entrance conflicts with development plan policies designed to balance the needs of residents, visitors, and businesses.
- A reduced supply of on-street parking would negatively impact the convenience of road users and the residential amenity of the surrounding properties.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments on adjacent roads, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Appendix 5, Section 4.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by Marisa Mackle sought planning permission for a new vehicular entrance at 9 Airfield Court, Dublin 4. Dublin City Council refused the application primarily because the development would require the removal of existing on-street parking spaces to serve a private residence. This was found to be in direct conflict with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which prioritizes the management of public kerbside space for the wider community. The council determined that the loss of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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