Core Refusal Reason
The proposed vehicular entrance would negatively impact on-street parking availability in a narrow cul-de-sac where residents are entirely reliant on street parking, setting an undesirable precedent and contravening the Dublin City Development Plan's standards for front garden parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of a vehicular entrance would have a negative impact on the existing on-street parking provision for residents within the narrow cul-de-sac.
- Manoeuvring into and out of the proposed space would be difficult due to limited road width and would effectively result in the removal of an existing parking space on the opposite side of the street.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area where no other properties currently have off-street parking access.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Objective Z1Appendix 5: Transport and Mobility: Technical RequirementsSection 4.1 of Appendix 5Section 4.3 of Appendix 5: Parking in Front Gardens
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a new vehicular entrance and driveway at 58 Saint Attracta Road, Cabra, an end-of-terrace property in a mature residential cul-de-sac. Dublin City Council initially refused the application due to concerns over the loss of on-street parking and the setting of an undesirable precedent. On appeal, the Inspector noted that the street is characterized by a complete absence of off-street parking, meaning all residents depend on the limited on-street spaces availabl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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