Core Refusal Reason
The widened vehicular entrance exceeds maximum permissible width standards and results in the loss of on-street parking, creating a traffic hazard and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The width of the vehicular entrance exceeds the maximum permissible limits under the Dublin City Development Plan, posing a significant risk to public safety and traffic flow.
- The development leads to a reduction in available on-street car parking for residents, which is contrary to Policy MT14 regarding the preservation of such spaces.
- Granting retention would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be detrimental to the amenities and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2016 – 2022Policy MT14
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a widened vehicular access at 31 Hillcrest Park, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that the entrance width is exceptionally wide and non-compliant with the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022, creating a traffic hazard. Furthermore, the loss of on-street parking was deemed contrary to Policy MT14, as it reduces parking supply for the local community and sets a negative precedent for the residential are...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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