WEB2957/25
I, Phil Markey, seek planning permission for the refurbishment, first floor extension to the rear, extension of existing roof to the front and side and change of this existing roof form from hipped roof to a gable pitched roof with a part dormer attic conversion to the rear, new vehicular access to the front of a two storey semi detached house at number 119 New Ireland Road, Rialto, Dublin 08. The proposed development will consist of the construction of a full and partial width flat roof first floor extension to the rear of 20m2 and a part dormer attic conversion to the rear of 27m2, to give a total additional area of 47 m2 (total existing and proposed house area is 154 m2). The proposed development will also consist of general remedial work to the first floor layout to include removal of rear wall to provide for an extension to existing rear bedroom, a new bedroom to the rear and two new bathrooms with new stairs to dormer attic with two new roof lights over stairs at roof level, two new rooflights over existing ground floor extension on the south eastern boundary, new canopy to existing rear extension and two new windows to gable elevation at first and second floor at stairwell location. The proposed development will also provide a part dormer attic conversion with rear roof light to the rear existing roof pitch and an extension of the existing roof form to the front and side from hipped roof to a gable pitched roof, vehicular access including removal of part of the front boundary wall and dished kerb accessed from the road and all associated site, drainage and landscaping works.
Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed vehicular access features a substandard parking depth that would result in vehicles overhanging the public footpath, creating a traffic hazard and obstructing pedestrians.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed parking area depth is substandard and would fail to accommodate a car safely without it overhanging the public footpath, thereby endangering public safety.
- The creation of a vehicular entrance in this manner would result in a traffic hazard and the obstruction of pedestrian movement.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard vehicular access points and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Phil Markey sought planning permission for the refurbishment and first-floor extension of a residence at 119 New Ireland Road, Rialto, Dublin 8. The local authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the rear extension and internal remedial works while refusing the proposed vehicular access and front boundary modifications. The refusal was primarily due to the insufficient depth of the proposed driveway, which does not meet the requirements of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-...PDF Document Missing
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