WEB1818/25

CHANGE OF USE of existing approved single storey gym & storage shed detached habitable rooms (previously subject to DCC enforcement notice reference E0930/23 and approved under DCC planning reference WEB1116/24) for proposed use as ancillary family accommodation to include living, dining, study area, bedroom and new bathroom & kitchen (66.9m2 gross internal area) approx and associated works in rear garden on overall site area 587m2 (0.058ha) approx

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed change of use of a wholly detached building with no physical integration or linkage to the main house contravenes the requirements for ancillary family accommodation set out in Section 7 of Appendix 18 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, effectively creating a substandard standalone residential unit.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed accommodation lacks the necessary physical connection or integration with the principal dwelling required for ancillary family use, leading it to read and function as an independent standalone dwelling unit.
  • The development would result in a substandard level of residential amenity due to the absence of useable private open space and the creation of detrimental overlooking between the subject building and the main house.
  • The planning application is technically invalid because the description of development and site notices failed to accurately reflect structural deviations from the previous permission, specifically regarding increased ridge height and additional window openings.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Section 7 of Appendix 18Section 15.11Section 15.5.7Section 15.11.3Section 15.11.4Policy BHA2Policy BHA9Zoning Z1

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks permission for the change of use of an existing 66.9sqm detached outbuilding (previously approved as a gym and storage shed) at 83 Finglas Place, Dublin 11, for use as ancillary family accommodation. The Inspector found that the building, which is spatially separated from the main house by nearly 14 metres, fails to meet the 'integration' criteria established in Appendix 18 of the Dublin City Development Plan. While the applicant argued that similar conversions are allowed ...
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