3241/21

Recommendation to grant retention permission as the proposed development involves minor internal works that do not result in a change of use or significant intensification, aligning with the Z14 zoning objective without injuring the amenities of the area or traffic safety.

• The internal alterations, including the wall opening and ramp, are de minimis in nature (increasing floor area by only 0.6m²) and do not constitute a material change of use or intensification of the existing light industrial activity.
• The development is consistent with the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 and the Z14 zoning objective for the area, ensuring no adverse impact on residential amenity, traffic, or the character of the Docklands.
• Arguments regarding unauthorized retail use and inadequate parking were dismissed as site inspections confirmed a lack of retail activity, and the minor nature of the works does not trigger additional parking requirements or environmental impacts.