WEB5329/25

RETENTION: Temporary Retention Permission for single storey laundry room extension adjacent to Nos. 4 & 5 Camden Villas for use as part of an existing guest house / hostel currently leased to Dublin City Council for use as Emergency Accommodation.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Encroachment on public lands without legal consent and poor design quality impacting residential and visual amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The structure is located on public lands without a letter of consent from Dublin City Council, resulting in the obstruction of the public realm and restricted access for maintenance.
  • The development's poor design and substandard materials have an unacceptable negative impact on the visual and residential amenity of the existing courtyard area.
  • Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

The application sought temporary retention permission for a single-storey laundry room extension at a site spanning Camden Place, Camden Street, and Camden Villas in Dublin 2. Dublin City Council refused the application because the structure encroaches upon public land without the necessary legal consent, obstructing pedestrian movement and maintenance access. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the extension's poor design and materials negatively affect the local residential ame...
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