3650/22

Permission for a change of use from existing GP medical practice into beauty and hair salon, new signage to front elevation and ancillary works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the proposed use is 'open for consideration' under the Z1 zoning objective, is compatible with the established commercial/medical character of the site, and potential impacts on residential amenity can be mitigated through restrictive conditions regarding layout and operating hours.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The change of use from a medical practice to a beauty salon is acceptable in principle within the Z1 residential zone and is consistent with the established pattern of development on the site.
  • Residential amenities can be protected by relocating the hair salon element to a rear extension to minimize noise transfer through party walls and by restricting operating hours to standard business times.
  • The proposal would not give rise to significant traffic or parking issues given the previous high-intensity medical use and the site's proximity to public transport and existing public parking.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z1 (Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods)Chapter 14 (Land Use Zoning)Section 14.3.1 (Open for Consideration Use)Chapter 15 (Development Plan Standards)

Decision Document Summary

This report assesses a third-party appeal against the grant of permission for a change of use at 60 Saint Agnes Road, Crumlin, from a GP medical practice to a beauty and hair salon. The appeal site is a mid-century terraced building located in a predominantly residential area zoned 'Z1'. Appellants expressed concerns regarding noise from hairdryers, increased traffic, and the loss of residential character. The Inspector found that because the building was already in non-residential use as a medi...
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