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Permission for the following works; 1. Subdivision of ground floor Podiatry Clinic, into 2 units - Medical GP & Podiatry Clinic 2. Conversion of garage to Podiatry Clinic reception & new front entrance, including raising floor & roof levels 3. 2 storey extension to rear & side of existing building, including external access stairs to rear 4. Detached garden room 5. All associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed first-floor living area and external access would cause undue noise and overlooking, negatively impacting residential amenities and violating Z1 zoning objectives.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The provision of a first-floor living area with external access would result in unacceptable noise and overlooking impacts on neighboring properties.
  • The development would seriously injure the residential amenities of the vicinity and is contrary to the Z1 zoning objective to protect such amenities.
  • The proposal is inconsistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, with additional concerns noted regarding parking and the legal status of the existing clinic use.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z1 zoning objective

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the subdivision of a ground-floor podiatry clinic at 649 Collins Avenue Extension, Whitehall, Dublin 9. Dublin City Council refused permission because the proposed first-floor living space and its external access would lead to excessive noise and overlooking of adjacent homes. The decision highlighted that the project would undermine the Z1 zoning objective intended to protect residential character. Additionally, the planning authority noted a lack of evidence for the clini...
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