Core Refusal Reason
The loss of designated community floor area at a strategic landmark location within the Belmayne/Clongriffin Local Area Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use would result in the substantial loss of floor area designated for community use within a landmark corner building.
- The removal of this potential community space at a strategic location would cause serious injury to the residential amenities of the area.
- The scheme is materially identical to previously refused applications and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022Clongriffin/Belmayne Local Area Plan 2012-2018
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved a material change of use for the ground floor of a landmark library building located at the corner of Belmayne Avenue and Main Street, Dublin 13. The application was refused primarily because it sought to remove floor area specifically designated for community use in a strategic location under the Belmayne/Clongriffin Local Area Plan. The planning authority concluded that the loss of this community asset would harm local residential amenities and noted that the application ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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