Core Refusal Reason
The proposed backland development was refused due to excessive scale, inadequate access for emergency vehicles, and safety hazards arising from the conflict between vehicular and pedestrian movements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes inappropriate backland development that fails to meet standards for scale, separation distances, and garden depth, thereby materially contravening the residential zoning objective.
- The proposed vehicular laneway is of insufficient width to accommodate emergency services or refuse collection vehicles, representing a significant risk to public safety and a traffic hazard.
- The proximity of the new vehicular access to the existing pedestrian entrance at 79 Ballinteer Park creates an unacceptable safety risk for residents egressing the original property.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.6Section 12.4.8.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a new dwelling at 79 Ballinteer Park, Dublin 16. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the backland development was deemed to be of excessive scale and lacked necessary separation distances, which would negatively impact the residential amenities of the area. Additionally, the development was found to be deficient in terms of infrastructure, as the narrow access route could no...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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