Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would likely interfere with or damage a mature street tree located on the public footpath, which would negatively impact the visual amenity and 'greening' of the streetscape and set an undesirable precedent for similar sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- While the proposed vehicular entrance meets the technical dimensions for width and depth, it fails to protect existing green infrastructure.
- The mature street tree contributes significantly to the visual amenity of the area, and no exceptional circumstances exist to justify potential damage to its root system.
- The development is contrary to the aims and objectives of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the protection of existing trees and would set an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.3.3 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022Dublin Tree StrategyObjective Z1 (Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028)Appendix 5: Transport and Mobility: Technical Requirements (2022-2028)Section 4.3 of Appendix 5: Parking in Front GardensSection 4.3.2 of Appendix 5: Impact on Street Trees
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a new vehicular entrance and off-street parking at 90 Mount Drummond Square, a mid-terrace property in a mature residential area. Dublin City Council originally refused the application citing the 2016-2022 Development Plan and the Dublin Tree Strategy. On appeal, the Inspector noted that a new Development Plan (2022-2028) had since become operative. Although the appellant cited a nearby precedent and local parking difficulties, the Inspector found that the pre...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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