Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 4.1-metre width of the boundary wall removal exceeds the maximum standards permitted under the Dublin City Development Plan's parking policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed opening width of 4.1 metres is non-compliant with the specific dimensional requirements set out in Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022.
- Granting permission for an opening of this scale would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments across the city.
- The development is deemed contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its failure to adhere to established urban design and parking policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Appendix 5Parking Cars In Front Gardens
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the partial removal of the front boundary wall at Frankfort Lodge, 70 Inchicore Road, Dublin 8, to facilitate vehicular access and off-street parking. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposed 4.1-metre width of the opening significantly exceeds the standards defined in the 'Parking Cars In Front Gardens' policy document. The planning authority concluded that the scale of the removal would negatively impact the streetscape and set a po...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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