WEB5421/25

(i) change of use of vacant unit at Museum Unit, Block C, Bellevue, Islandbridge, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, to 2 no. studio apartments and 24.6sq.m museum/community room at ground floor level and 2 no. one-bedroom apartments at first floor level; (ii) internal alterations to facilitate the change of use. Apartment 2 (studio) at ground floor level will be served by private amenity space in the form of an existing terrace to the south of the building; (iii) minor external alterations include the provision of a new entrance for the ground floor apartment; and (iv) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal would result in a substantial reduction of a mandated community and cultural space intended for the display and interpretation of an historic mill race, contravening the parent permission and heritage preservation policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would contravene Conditions 8 and 15(b) of the parent permission (Ref. 0992/96) which required the space for public benefit and archaeological interpretation.
  • The reduction in cultural space is contrary to development plan policies regarding the preservation and display of archaeological remains and built heritage.
  • The loss of this facility would be detrimental to the residential amenities of the Bellevue development and would set an undesirable precedent for similar future proposals.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy BHA26Objective BHAO19Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed a change of use for a vacant museum unit at Block C, Bellevue, Islandbridge, Dublin 8. This unit was originally established under a parent permission to provide a community and cultural space for the interpretation of an historic mill race. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that it would breach existing planning conditions, fail to meet archaeological heritage objectives (BHA26 and BHAO19), and negatively impact the amenities of the surroundin...
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