4339/23

The development will consist of alterations to the front boundary wall, including the removal of the vehicular gate, the removal of the pedestrian gate and the removal of the central pier which will allow for two off-road car parking spaces.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Excessive vehicular entrance width leading to the loss of on-street parking and creation of a traffic and pedestrian safety hazard.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The excessive width of the proposed vehicular entrance would negatively impact the public footpath and create a traffic hazard for pedestrians.
  • The development would result in the loss of valuable on-street parking, detracting from the residential amenity and convenience of road users in the area.
  • The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and contravenes specific policies of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

SMT25Appendix 5, Section 4.1Appendix 5, Section 4.3.1

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves alterations to the front boundary wall at 25 Upper Cross Road, Rialto, Dublin 8, to facilitate a vehicular entrance. The application was refused because the proposed entrance width is considered excessive, posing a risk to pedestrian safety and causing an unacceptable loss of on-street parking. The local authority determined that the development would conflict with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and set a negative precedent for the surrounding residential area....
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