Core Refusal Reason
The loss of on-street parking and insufficient driveway depth creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of controlled on-street parking to accommodate a private entrance reduces the available parking resource for the wider community and sets an undesirable precedent.
- The driveway depth is insufficient to safely contain a vehicle, which would likely result in the car over-sailing and obstructing the public footpath.
- The proposed parking layout would require hazardous entry and egress maneuvers at dangerous angles, endangering public safety and other road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.38.9Policy MT14Appendix 5Parking Cars in Front Gardens
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission to create a new vehicular entrance at 110 Hollybank Road, Dublin 9. The local authority refused the application primarily because it would result in the loss of existing controlled on-street parking in an area of high demand, which is contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan's objective to retain such spaces as a public resource. Furthermore, the site was deemed physically unsuitable for off-street parking due to inadequate driveway depth, which would lead to v...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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