3523/23

PERMISSION: For the formation of new vehicular access gates to front boundary, pavement cross over, off street parking and associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development would result in the removal of public on-street parking to accommodate a private vehicular entrance, which is contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 policies aiming to manage kerbside activity and preserve parking as a public resource.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The loss of an on-street parking space to facilitate private access is inconsistent with the pro-active management of kerbside space and sustainable transport targets outlined in the Development Plan.
  • The proposal fails to meet the criteria for parking in a Residential Conservation Area, specifically regarding the requirement for remaining soft landscaping to exceed half of the total front garden area.
  • The revised layout proposing a 2.5m wide entrance is insufficient to preserve a viable on-street parking bay once the necessary 1.8m aggregate kerb dishing is factored into the total length.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy SMT25Section 8.5.7Z2 (Residential Conservation) ObjectiveChapter 15 (Development Standards)Policy BHA9 (Archaeology & Built Heritage)Appendix 5, Section 4.1 (On Street Parking)Appendix 5, Section 4.3 (Parking in Front Gardens)Appendix 5, Section 4.3.7 (Parking in Conservation Areas)Section 15.15.2.2 (Conservation Areas)Section 11.5.3 (Built heritage assets)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant proposed the formation of a new vehicular access and off-street parking at 100 Tritonville Road, Sandymount, a mid-terrace red-brick house in a Z2 Residential Conservation Area. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds of on-street parking loss. On appeal, the applicant argued that most neighboring houses have off-street parking and offered a revised layout reducing the entrance width to 2.5m to retain an on-street space. The Inspector rejected these arguments,...
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