WEB2978/25

PERMISSION AND RETENTION: Planning permission for attic conversion with dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as non habitable storage space with roof windows to front. Retention permission for extended vehicle access all with associated ancillary works

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The retention of the extended vehicular entrance was refused because its 3.2m width exceeds the maximum 3.0m standard, creating pedestrian safety hazards and threatening the health of a public street tree.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The 3.2m vehicular entrance exceeds the maximum 3.0m width permitted by the Dublin City Development Plan, facilitating hazardous vehicle maneuvering and increased speeds that endanger pedestrians.
  • The extent of the footpath dishing and the entrance width are contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area regarding traffic and pedestrian safety.
  • The development and associated works would negatively impact the root zone of an adjacent public street tree, violating the Dublin Tree Strategy and injuring the visual and environmental amenities of the vicinity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Volume 2, Appendix 5Section 15.6.9Appendix 5, Section 4.3.2Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Dublin Tree Strategy 2021

Decision Document Summary

The application at 80 Furry Park Road, Raheny, sought permission for an attic conversion with a rear dormer and the retention of an extended vehicular access. The Planning Authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the attic works while refusing retention for the driveway extension. The refusal was primarily driven by the entrance width exceeding the 3.0m limit set in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and the potential for the works to damage the root system of a public ...
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