Core Refusal Reason
Negative impact on an existing street tree and its root zone due to insufficient clearance for the required footpath dishing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed widening would negatively impact the health of a street tree and its root zone due to the proximity of the required footpath and kerb dishing.
- The development is contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022, specifically standards regarding parking in front gardens and the Dublin Tree Strategy.
- Granting permission would injure local residential amenities and set an undesirable precedent for developments that compromise the urban forest and sustainable planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.3.3Appendix 5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission to widen an existing pedestrian entrance at 70 Beech Hill Drive, Dublin 4. The application was refused by the local authority because the proposed works would interfere with the root protection zone of a street tree located directly in front of the property. The planning authority determined that the insufficient distance between the tree and the necessary kerb dishing would violate the Dublin City Development Plan and the Dublin Tree Strategy, ultimately ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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