Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inadequate private open space for future residents and significant safety concerns regarding the substandard access laneway and lack of on-site parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to provide the minimum required quantity and quality of private open space (20-30 sq. m) as mandated by the Dublin City Development Plan and national guidelines.
- The access laneway is of a substandard width and limited capacity, failing to demonstrate safe access and egress for pedestrians, service vehicles, and emergency services.
- The absence of in-curtilage car parking on a constrained laneway would lead to increased traffic congestion and significant road safety hazards for all users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.11.3Section 4.3.8 of Appendix 5Section 4.3.8
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing single-storey dwelling at 21A Leeson Park, Dublin 6, to facilitate a new residential development. Dublin City Council refused the application because the design failed to provide sufficient private open space for future occupants, falling below the 20-30 sq. m requirement. Furthermore, the site is served by a substandard laneway that lacks the width and capacity for safe vehicular and emergency access, and the lack of on-site parking was dee...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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