SD25A/0082W

Change of use from warehouse to self-storage use; • The demolition of the existing mezzanine floor (c. 53 sqm); • The construction of an additional floor measuring 797 sqm at 1st floor level, increasing the total gross floor area from 874.7 sqm to 1,618 sqm; • Associated site signage measuring at 9 sqm; • Minor internal and external alterations to facilitate the change of use from warehouse to self-storage use; • All associated site development works including cycle parking provision

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended the amendment of Condition 9 to reduce the financial contribution from €187,132.46 to €88,922.88, as the appellant provided sufficient evidence that contributions for the existing floor area had been previously discharged, meaning the levy should only apply to the net additional floor area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • Historic documentation from 1981 and 1985 confirms that financial contributions for the subject blocks (A & B) were previously complied with in full.
  • In accordance with Section 11(i)(xxvi) of the Development Contribution Scheme, the levy for a change of use should be net of the quantum of development previously paid for.
  • The appropriate contribution should be calculated at the 2024 commercial rate of €119.52 per sq.m applied only to the net additional floor area of 744 sq.m (797 sq.m new floor minus 53 sq.m demolished mezzanine).

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)Section 9 of the South Dublin County Council Development Contribution Scheme 2021-2025Section 11(i)(xxvi) of the South Dublin County Council Development Contribution Scheme 2021-2025

Decision Document Summary

The application relates to the change of use of an existing 874.7 sq.m warehouse to self-storage use at Oakfield Industrial Estate, Clondalkin. The project includes the demolition of a 53 sq.m mezzanine and the construction of a new 797 sq.m first-floor level, resulting in a total gross floor area of 1,618.7 sq.m. The appeal is a first-party challenge under Section 48(10)(b) against Condition 9, which required a financial contribution of €187,132.46. The Planning Authority initially levied the e...
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