Is there a minimum driveway length

eboarde

Folks,

I want to put in off street parking for one car in front my house. I live in Dublin City Council's area. I think I need planning permission though one post here stated that you didn't for small driveway's in Dunlaoghaire Rathdown, is this the same for the City Council's area?

My research has discovered that the driveway should be at least 3m wide and have a gradient of not more than 10% but I can't find anything about a minimum length which is a concern as my front garden is narrow but would fit a car (just). Does anyone know is there a minimum length or is this up to the Planning Officer?

On other house on the street has off street parking but they are at the end and have a slightly wider garden.

For information, Dublin City Council will do the dishing of the footpath and charge you for it. Details are on their website.

Thanks,

eboarde

BryanF

2.4 x 4.8m is the accepted min for parking space

archtech

BryanF wrote: »

2.4 x 4.8m is the accepted min for parking space

that said many local authorities require a minimum length of 6.0m for driveways where on site parking is provided. You will require planning permission if you are widening the entrance to the dwelling to facilitate onsite parking.

eboarde

BryanF and archtech,

Thanks for your responses, I don't have 6m at the front of the house so I hope I can get away with less.

eboarde

archtech

might be no harm to attend a pre-planning meeting and see if the planner would be happy to accommodate a space in what you have. I would recommend that you should suggest permeable paving too as the finish to reduce rainwater run off.