Core Refusal Reason
The loss of public on-street parking and the negative impact on existing street trees, both of which contravene the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of on-street parking to accommodate a private entrance reduces the available supply for residents and visitors, conflicting with city-wide parking management policies.
- The proposed vehicular entrance and associated dishing would cause physical harm to two established street trees, violating local tree protection strategies and injuring local amenities.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively undermine the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Appendix 5, Section 4.1Section 15.6.9Appendix 5, Section 4.3.2Dublin Tree Strategy 2021
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a new vehicular access, dropped kerb, and partial removal of a front wall at 10 Airfield Court, Dublin 4. Dublin City Council refused the application on two primary grounds: the loss of public on-street parking spaces in favor of private access, and the detrimental impact the works would have on two existing street trees. The proposal was found to be in direct conflict with several policies of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Dublin Tree Stra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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