3737/23
The proposed development will consist of : 1. construction of new (replacement) vehicular / pedestrian gateway to the Beechwood Road frontage of the property; 2. dishing to the Beechwood Road footpath to facilitate vehicular access to the front garden area; 3. associated siteworks including off-street parking and surface treatment to front garden area.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The removal of on-street parking to accommodate a private vehicular entrance is contrary to city development policies regarding the management of public kerbside space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the loss of public on-street parking to facilitate a private entrance, violating policies that prioritize the needs of residents, visitors, and businesses over individual vehicular access.
- The reduction in available on-street parking would negatively impact the convenience of road users and the residential amenity of the surrounding neighborhood.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, which would collectively undermine the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Appendix 5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new replacement vehicular entrance at 7 Beechwood Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. Dublin City Council refused the application because the development would require the removal of existing on-street parking spaces. This was found to be in direct conflict with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to protect the supply of on-street parking for the wider community. The planning authority concluded that the loss of public parking would harm local resi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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