WEB2981/25
Retention of first-floor flat-roof rear extension. Construction of a new first-floor flat-roof rear extension. Construction of a single-storey flat-roof rear extension. Provision of a new front vehicular access, including partial removal of front boundary railings and installation of an inward-opening gate.
Split decision
Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed relocated vehicular entrance and driveway were refused due to substandard parking depth creating a traffic hazard and the potential for damage to the root system of an existing street tree.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed parking area depth is substandard and would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard and obstructing pedestrians due to vehicles overhanging the public footpath.
- The siting of the relocated entrance fails to provide adequate separation from a mature street tree, posing a significant risk of damage to its root system.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard vehicular access arrangements and is contrary to the specific design standards of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.1, Appendix 5Figure 1 of Appendix 5, Section 4.3.2Policy SI24
Decision Document Summary
The proposal at 18 Bath Avenue Gardens, Dublin 4, sought permission for the retention of a first-floor rear extension and the construction of new ground and first-floor extensions, alongside the relocation of the existing vehicular entrance. The Planning Authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the residential extensions while refusing the changes to the driveway and entrance. The refusal was primarily driven by the inadequate depth of the proposed parking space, which would re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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