SD25A/0154W

Change of use of part of ground floor of dwelling to provide additional rooms for surgeries and related general medical practice test and support facilities. Dwelling layout alterations to form self-contained 2 bed residence at first floor with access via original ground floor entrance hall & stairs. All related internal work and external site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to the failure to include the retention of the existing medical practice in the application, non-compliance with parking and access standards, and the creation of a traffic hazard at the proposed Grange Road entrance.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to include the retention of the existing unauthorized medical practice within the scope of the application and public notices, which is required to regularize the site's planning status.
  • The proposed site layout, parking provision, and boundary treatments do not comply with the design standards and maximum parking rates set out in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The proposed second vehicular access onto Grange Road would create a traffic hazard due to insufficient visibility splays and potential conflict with the existing cycle lane and pedestrian safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Table 12.25Table 12.262022-2028 South Dublin County Development Plan

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission for the change of use of part of the ground floor of a dwelling at 1, Aranleigh Mount, Rathfarnham, to provide additional rooms for an existing medical practice. While the principle of the development was considered potentially acceptable, the Planning Authority refused permission because the existing practice lacks formal planning status and the proposed access arrangements were deemed unsafe. The development failed to meet parking standards, lacked adequate pe...
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