WEB1272/21

The development will consist of the change of use of the existing car service garage to shop and deli. This will extend the existing shop deli and include all internal and external alterations required. Also included are improvements to existing air extraction, refuse collection, site boundary screening and associated siteworks

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is consistent with the Z4 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 and, subject to compliance with conditions regarding opening hours and environmental mitigation, would not seriously injure the residential amenities of the area or be prejudicial to traffic safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed change of use and extension to the existing shop is acceptable in principle under the Z4 zoning objective and is consistent with retail policies for filling stations.
  • A 22.00 closing time is necessary to protect the residential amenities of the surrounding transitional zone from noise, litter, and general disturbance.
  • The proposed internal alterations, upgraded ventilation, and traffic management measures are sufficient to ensure the development does not negatively impact the character or safety of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective Z4 (District Centre)Paragraph 14.7 (Transitional zone areas)Paragraph 16.25 (Take Away uses)Paragraph 16.37 (Petrol Stations)Section 4.11.9 (Retail floor-space cap)Policy RD15 (Shopfront design)Policy RD19 (Retail provision in KDCs)Section 16.37.1 (Hours of operation)

Decision Document Summary

The application relates to the change of use of a vacant car service garage to a shop and deli at an existing Top Oil petrol station on McKee Avenue, Finglas. Located in a transitional zone between commercial and residential uses, the proposal raised concerns from third parties regarding anti-social behavior, noise, and traffic congestion. The Inspector considered the scale of the deli (c. 5m2) and seating area (5-7 seats) to be ancillary to the primary shop use. Although the applicant appealed ...
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