Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its negative impact on visual and residential amenity, non-compliance with development plan standards, and significant traffic safety concerns regarding vehicular access and pedestrian visibility.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's scale and height would negatively impact the visual and residential amenity of the area and fails to comply with the site's zoning and specific development plan standards.
- The proposed vehicular access onto the private laneway would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines for vehicles exiting onto Braemor Drive, endangering pedestrians.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar rear developments and intensified laneway use, adversely affecting the safety and functionality of the local road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.4 of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the demolition of a rear boundary wall at 142 Braemor Road, Dublin 14, to facilitate development facing a private laneway. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the scale and location of the proposal would harm the local visual and residential amenity while conflicting with Section 12.3.7.4 of the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the development was deemed a threat to public safety due to poor visibility for vehicles exiting the laneway onto Bra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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