WEB1510/25

Part change of use/relocation of existing home office use/residential use at ground floor and for a 2/3-storey residential use/extension to front/side/rear with rear flat roof and attic conversion, including a pitched gable roof and dormer windows to front/rear, rooflights, landscaping, and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the site, involves the unjustified demolition of a habitable dwelling, and fails to meet standards for home-based economic activity and private open space provision.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development's scale, massing, and proximity to boundaries would result in an overbearing impact and overdevelopment, negatively affecting the residential amenity of the surrounding area.
  • The demolition of a structurally sound and habitable dwelling is not justified under current sustainability policies and development plan standards.
  • The proposed home office space is excessive in scale and does not qualify as a subordinate home-based economic activity, while the residential unit fails to provide adequate private open space for occupants.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z1 Zoning objectiveAppendix 18Section 9 of Appendix 18Section 8 of Appendix 18Section 15.11.3Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

This application sought a part change of use and relocation of home office and residential uses at Belfryee House, Dublin 5. The proposal was refused by Dublin City Council primarily because it represented overdevelopment of a Z1-zoned site, characterized by excessive massing and a lack of private amenity space. Additionally, the planning authority found no justification for the demolition of the existing habitable dwelling and determined that the proposed 76sqm office space was too large to be ...
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