4408/22

Permission for: i) partial removal of front railings and plinth wall; ii) dished footpath and kerb; to provide a new vehicular entrance with double gates; for 1 no. on-site car parking space and associated landscaping and external works, to include permeable gravel and paving surfaces.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development would result in the unacceptable loss of on-street parking contrary to Development Plan policy, create a traffic hazard due to inadequate garden depth and poor sightlines, and negatively impact the visual integrity of a period terrace group.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The loss of public on-street parking spaces to facilitate a single private vehicular entrance is contrary to the presumption against such removals in areas of high parking demand as set out in the Development Plan.
  • The proposed on-site parking space lacks the required 5-meter depth and adequate sightlines, which would endanger public safety by creating traffic hazards and obstructing road users.
  • The partial removal of intact period boundary treatments, including cast-iron railings and granite plinths, would seriously injure the visual amenities and architectural coherence of the historic terrace set piece.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Volume 2, Appendix 18, Section 4.1Volume 2, Appendix 18, Section 4.3Volume 2, Appendix 18, Section 4.3.1Volume 2, Appendix 18, Section 4.3.2Volume 2, Appendix 18, Section 4.3.4Volume 2, Appendix 18, Section 4.3.5Section 14.7.1 (Z1 Zoning Objective)Section 15.6.13 (Boundary Treatments)Policy MT14 (Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022)Policy SI22 (SuDS)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal at No. 19 Serpentine Avenue involves the partial removal of historic front railings and a granite plinth wall to create a new vehicular entrance and a single on-site parking space. The site is a period end-of-terrace dwelling situated in a 'Z1' residential zone. The Inspector recommended refusal on multiple grounds. Firstly, the project conflicts with the Dublin City Development Plan's policy to preserve on-street parking, which is in high demand in this locality. Secondly, the Insp...
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