3378/23

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RPS 1721 : The development will consist of construction of a new 2 storey 3 bed mews house to the rear to be accessed via rear lane, subdivision of rear garden with new boundary wall, all associated site and ancillary works and connections to public services.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Inadequate laneway width and restricted access for emergency and essential services.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing laneway is of a substandard, restricted, and narrow width that fails to provide safe and convenient access for emergency and essential services.
  • The proposal is non-compliant with the specific mews access requirements and standards set out in the 2022-2028 Dublin City Development Plan.
  • The development would result in a traffic hazard, endanger public safety, and establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 15, Section 15.13.5.4Appendix 5

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the construction of a mews building to the rear of 275 North Circular Road, Dublin 7, which is a Protected Structure. The proposal was refused by the local authority because the access laneway was deemed too narrow and restricted to safely accommodate service and emergency vehicles. The decision noted that the development would conflict with the 2022-2028 Dublin City Development Plan's policies on mews access, potentially creating a traffic hazard and setting ...
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