Core Refusal Reason
The proposed parking space fails to meet minimum dimensional standards, poses a hazard to pedestrian safety, and negatively impacts the streetscape through the loss of urban greening.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dimensions of the proposed parking space do not comply with the minimum required standards for residential dwellings set out in the County Development Plan.
- The layout would require vehicles to drive across a pedestrian footpath, creating a new safety hazard for pedestrians at this location.
- The removal of landscaped garden space for an excessive third parking space for a three-bedroom dwelling would negatively impact the public realm and set an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.4.8.1Section 3.4.4.1Policy Objective CA18Section 4.4
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the alteration of an existing side garden at 9 Hazelbrook Square, Dublin 14, to facilitate an additional car parking space. The planning authority refused the development because the proposed space failed to meet the dimensional requirements of the County Development Plan 2022-2028 and posed a risk to pedestrian safety. Additionally, the loss of green space was deemed contrary to urban greening policies, and the provision of a third parking space for a three-bedroom hous...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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