Core Refusal Reason
The development is refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from inadequate laneway width and non-compliance with the Z2 residential conservation zoning objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The substandard width of the laneway creates a traffic hazard as it cannot safely accommodate simultaneous vehicular, pedestrian, and cyclist movement.
- The change of use is neither a 'permissible' nor 'open for consideration' use under the Z2 zoning matrix, violating the objective to protect residential conservation areas.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-compliant developments, leading to a cumulative negative impact on the area's amenity and planning standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.4Z2 zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the change of use of a rear garage at 46 Drumcondra Road Upper, Dublin 9. The site is situated within a Residential Conservation Area (Z2 zoning). The local authority refused the proposal because the narrow access laneway is insufficient for safe multi-modal traffic, posing a public safety risk. Additionally, the development was found to be in breach of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022, as the use is not permitted under the specific zoni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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