WEB1043/23

PERMISSION: The development will consist of the following: 1. The construction of a new vehicular access gate to the front garden accessed from Cowper Road. 2. Dishing of footpath on Cowper Road to provide crossover to vehicular access gate. 3. Associated siteworks including the construction of new on-site driveway parking area.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The loss of on-street parking and the negative impact of a new vehicular entrance on the character of a Residential Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would reduce the supply of on-street parking available to residents and visitors, conflicting with policies aimed at managing parking as a city-wide resource.
  • The proposed vehicular entrance would negatively impact the special interest, setting, and character of the Residential Conservation Area.
  • The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy SMT25Appendix 5, Section 4.1Appendix 5, section 4.3.7Z2 zoning objective

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for construction at 1 Cowper Road and Cowper Mews, Rathmines, located within a Z2 Residential Conservation Area. Dublin City Council refused the application because the development would necessitate the removal of on-street parking, violating Policy SMT25 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the new vehicular entrance would harm the architectural character of the sensitive conservation area and injure th...
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