Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the loss of on-street parking spaces, would negatively impact a mature and healthy street tree, and would create traffic safety hazards due to insufficient sightlines and site dimensions, all of which are contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in an unacceptable loss of functioning on-street car parking spaces which serve as a limited resource for residents of the cul-de-sac.
- The construction of the vehicular entrance and associated footpath dishing would cause decline or death to a mature specimen cherry tree that contributes significantly to the visual amenity and biodiversity of the streetscape.
- The proposed 3.6m entrance width exceeds Development Plan standards and, combined with the site's restricted depth, would create an inappropriate form of development that endangers public safety and sets an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsSection 14.7.1Section 15.6.13Volume 2 - Appendix 18Section 4.1 - On Street ParkingSection 4.3 - Parking in Front GardensSection 4.3.1 - Dimensions and SurfacingSection 4.3.2 - Impact on Street TreesSection 4.3.5 - Treatment of Front BoundariesSection 4.3.6 - Landscape Treatment of Front GardensPolicy SI22Policy MT14 (2016-2022 Plan)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a new 3.6m wide vehicular entrance at No. 5 Malone Gardens, Dublin 4, a mid-terrace dwelling located in a residential cul-de-sac originally designed without off-street parking. The Planning Authority refused the application based on the loss of on-street parking and the impact on a street tree. On appeal, the Inspector found that the proposal significantly deviates from the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 standards, particularly regarding entrance width...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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