SD26A/0053W
The development will consist of the material change of use from office/storage unit to a unit for day services use, to enable the provision of services to people with intellectual disabilities, the removal of the existing mezzanine floor, the removal of 4nr existing windows and infilling to match existing cladding to the front and rear elevations at first floor level, the installation of 3nr new window openings to the rear elevation at ground floor level the infilling of existing structural opening to the front elevation with glazing and spandrel panelling, while retaining the existing internal roller shutter unit, the repositioning and widening of the main entrance door and the installation of a full-height fixed glazed unit to the front elevation, installation of manifestation signage to the front elevation door and glazing, the widening and lowering of the existing rear exit door and all associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed day services use is not permitted under the 'EE' (Enterprise and Employment) zoning objective of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is zoned 'EE' (Enterprise and Employment), which is intended to provide for enterprise and employment-related uses rather than community or health services.
- The proposed use for day services for people with intellectual disabilities is not provided for in the land-use matrix and is analogous to 'Health Centre' or 'Community Centre' uses, which are 'Not Permitted' in this zone.
- Granting permission for a use that is not permitted under the land-use zoning would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.