Core Refusal Reason
The proposed widening of the vehicular entrance to c. 5.3m exceeds the standard 3.5m limit prescribed in the County Development Plan, leading to the loss of on-street parking and potential damage to a significant street tree, thereby negatively impacting the visual and residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing shared entrance already provides sufficient space (c. 3.7m) for safe vehicle movement, and the proposed widening to 5.3m is not adequately justified.
- The widening would result in the loss of an on-street parking space in a cul-de-sac where parking is at a premium and congestion is a known issue.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the works would not adversely impact the viability of a prominent street tree, which is contrary to the South Dublin County Council's Green Infrastructure policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.7.6Policy Objective GI1 Objective 4Policy Objective GI2 Objective 4Section 12.4.2Section 6.18
Decision Document Summary
The application involved the widening of a shared vehicular entrance at No. 32 St. Enda's Park from approximately 3.7m to 5.3m. The Planning Authority originally refused permission based on excessive width and impacts on green infrastructure. Upon appeal, the Inspector evaluated the site context—a residential cul-de-sac with narrow carriageways—and determined that the proposal significantly exceeded the 3.5m width standard set out in Section 12.7.6 of the South Dublin County Development Plan 202...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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