Core Refusal Reason
The proposed change of use to a delicatessen on 'A' zoned residential land would result in retail leakage from the Major Town Centre and is contrary to the area's residential zoning objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed delicatessen use is inconsistent with the 'A' zoning objective which seeks to protect and improve residential amenities.
- The scale and nature of the commercial use would cause a leakage of retail activity away from the Major Town Centre, damaging the vibrancy of Dun Laoghaire.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with specific policy requirements for local shops and the balanced development of the town centre.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective APolicy Objective RET5Policy Objective RET8Section 12.6.3Section 12.6.5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the development and refurbishment of Haddington House Hotel, a protected structure, including a change of use of a rear function room to a delicatessen. The site is located on lands zoned 'Objective A', which is primarily intended for residential development and amenity protection. The planning authority refused permission because the commercial nature of the delicatessen was deemed inappropriate for this residential zoning and would undermine the commercial core of Dun Lao...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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