WEB5774/25
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (i) change of use of existing office floor space, from first to fourth floor level, to provide a short-term tourist rental accommodation development comprising 5 no. short-stay apartments with associated internal alterations to facilitate layout; (ii) external conservation, repair, and refurbishment works to the building, including the repair of all sash windows, reinstatement of decorative lime plasterwork, specialist cleaning and repointing of brickwork, the general refurbishment of pipework, the replacement of the roof gutter with a new lead system and the replacement of a non-original window with new heritage window on the rear elevation; (iii) internal refurbishment works from first to fourth floor level including the removal of non-original partitions, the repair of walls and ceilings, careful removal and re-instatement of original floorboards, installation of new services and fire safety upgrades to ceilings and the stairwell; and, (v) all associated internal and external site works necessary to facilitate the development. The existing commercial unit at ground floor level is unaffected by the proposed development. The subject property is a protected structure.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to concerns regarding the regulation of short-term holiday use, the protection of architectural heritage, and the management of construction impacts on the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed holiday units must be strictly regulated via a legal agreement to prevent permanent residency and ensure the site remains in single ownership.
- The restoration of the protected structure, particularly the decorative granite window architraves, requires a higher level of conservation detail and expert supervision than provided.
- The application failed to provide adequate construction and waste management plans to safeguard public safety and the amenities of the neighboring properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought to change the use of office space to holiday units at 7 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2, a protected structure. The refusal highlights the need for a Section 47 legal agreement to control the tourism-only use, a detailed conservation strategy for the facade's restoration, and robust management plans for waste and construction to protect the local environment and heritage....PDF Document Missing
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