WEB2007/23
Retention Permission for the widening of an existing vehicular entrance to the driveway at their home at 39 Glandore Road, Dublin 9, D09 R9K0. The entrance has been widened to 5.2M by relocating one of the existing pillars such that two electric vehicles can be charged side by side on the driveway, all finished to match existing conditions.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The vehicular entrance width of 5.2 metres significantly exceeds the 3.0-metre maximum limit set by the Dublin City Development Plan, creating pedestrian safety hazards and reducing on-street parking availability.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 5.2-metre width exceeds the maximum 3.0-metre standard, facilitating hazardous vehicle maneuvering and extensive footpath dishing that compromises pedestrian safety.
- The excessive widening of the entrance results in a loss of public on-street parking supply, which is contrary to the transport management objectives of the City Development Plan.
- The development sets an undesirable precedent for similar works that would cause serious injury to the residential amenities and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Appendix 5Policy SMT25Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for the widening of an existing vehicular entrance to 5.2 metres at 39 Glandore Road, Dublin 9. Dublin City Council refused the application as the width substantially exceeds the 3.0-metre limit defined in Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028. The refusal was based on the resulting conflict with pedestrian safety, the negative impact on on-street parking provision, and the undesirable precedent the development would set for the surroun...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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