Core Refusal Reason
The vehicular entrance width of 4.6 metres exceeds the maximum 3.6-metre limit set by the Dublin City Development Plan, posing a traffic hazard and failing to protect a street tree.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 4.6-metre wide vehicular entrance significantly exceeds the maximum 3.6-metre width permitted under the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022.
- The excessive width of the entrance is considered a traffic hazard that endangers public safety and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The application failed to demonstrate that appropriate measures would be taken to ensure the protection and preservation of the existing street tree.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2016 – 2022Appendix 5Parking Cars in Front Gardens
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for the widening of a pedestrian access to provide vehicular access at 3 Shantalla Park, Beaumont. Dublin City Council refused the proposal because the resulting 4.6-metre entrance width violates the 3.6-metre maximum standard established in the City Development Plan and 'Parking Cars in Front Gardens' guidance. The refusal was further necessitated by the potential for traffic hazards and the applicant's failure to provide a protection plan for the adj...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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