Core Refusal Reason
The proposed widening of the vehicular entrance to 3.4m exceeds the maximum 3.0m width permitted for a single residential dwelling under Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which is deemed necessary to prevent traffic hazards, ensure pedestrian safety, and protect the availability of on-street parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 3.4m width is a direct breach of the technical standards in Appendix 5, which limits entrances for single dwellings to a maximum of 3.0m.
- The development would result in a loss of available on-street parking, making it inconsistent with the management objectives of Policy SMT25.
- The Inspector found no sufficient site-specific justification to override the Development Plan standards, concluding that a grant of permission would set an unacceptable precedent for the residential conservation area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective Z2 (Residential Conservation)Chapter 15 (Development Standards)Policy BHA9 (Archaeology & Built Heritage)Chapter 8 (Sustainable Movement and Transport)Section 8.5.7 (Car Parking)Policy Objective SMT25 (On-Street Parking)Appendix 5 (Transport and Mobility: Technical Requirements)Section 4.3.1 (Dimensions & Surfacing)Section 15.15.2.2 (Conservation Areas)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission to widen an existing 2.979m vehicular entrance to 3.4m at 47 Rathdown Park, Terenure, located in a Z2 Residential Conservation Area. Dublin City Council initially refused permission based on a breach of maximum width standards. On appeal, the applicant argued that the current entrance is hazardous and tight due to narrow street conditions and on-street parking. However, the Inspector concurred with the Planning Authority, noting that the Dublin City Development P...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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