WEB1809/21
Planning permission is being sought by Fulin investments for full planning permission for 1 - Change of use from retail unit to Take-away restaurant. 2 - Conversion of existing garage to Dry Food storage area. 3 - First floor extension to rear of the property 4 - Demolition of existing W/C to allow Proposed new staff entrance from the laneway to rear of the property as indicated on the proposed drawings and all associated site works at 99 Malahide Road, Grace Park, Dublin 3
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development would result in an over-concentration of takeaway uses in a modest terrace of six units, leading to the loss of a retail unit and associated daytime vitality, which conflicts with the 'Z3' zoning objective and Section 16.25 of the Dublin City Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The addition of a fourth takeaway to a terrace of only six units (increasing the concentration from 50% to 66%) constitutes an excessive over-concentration that fails to maintain a suitable mix of retail uses.
- The change of use would result in the loss of a daytime retail unit, negatively impacting the vibrancy and viability of the neighbourhood centre during core commercial hours.
- The development would likely exacerbate existing parking pressures on Malahide Road and negatively impact the residential amenity of upper-floor occupants through cumulative noise and late-night activity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a third-party appeal against the grant of planning permission for a takeaway restaurant at No. 99 Malahide Road, Dublin 3. The proposal includes a change of use from a vacant retail unit, a first-floor extension, and associated site works within a 'Z3' (Neighbourhood Centre) zoned area. While the Planning Authority granted permission, the Inspector highlights that three takeaways already operate within this small terrace of six properties. The Inspector argues that a fourth...PDF Document Missing
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