Core Refusal Reason
Substandard driveway depth leading to potential obstruction of the public footpath and traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The driveway depth is insufficient to safely accommodate a vehicle within the property boundary, leading to potential overhanging of the public footpath.
- The development creates a traffic hazard and conflict with pedestrians due to the obstruction of the public right-of-way.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard developments that contravene the Dublin City Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.1, Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a vehicular entrance at 19 Oblate Drive, Inchicore, Dublin 8. The local authority refused the proposal due to the substandard depth of the driveway, which fails to meet the requirements of Section 4.3.1, Appendix 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028. The insufficient space means a car cannot be safely contained within the garden, resulting in vehicles overhanging the public footpath and creating hazards for pedestrians and traffic. The d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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