Core Refusal Reason
The proposed permanent front extension would break the established building line, resulting in a detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the streetscape, and poses an unacceptable risk of increased noise nuisance for nearby residents, contravening the Z1 zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The permanent single-storey metal-framed extension would introduce an anomalous feature that breaks a consistent building line, harming the visual character of the wider streetscape.
- The proposal would increase the restaurant's patron capacity by approximately 100%, creating an unacceptable risk of noise disturbance for the residential units located directly above and adjacent to the site.
- The development fails to meet the Z1 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, as it does not sufficiently protect or improve the residential amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Category Z1 (Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods)Section 14.7.1 (Residential development vision)Zoning Category Z2 (Residential Neighbourhoods - Conservation Areas)Section 15.14.2 (Architectural Design Quality)Section 15.14.7.2 (Restaurants and Outdoor Dining)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a First Party appeal against Dublin City Council's decision to refuse permission for a 10.44 sqm permanent glazed extension and all-weather canopy to the front of an existing restaurant at 296C North Circular Road. The site is situated in a three-storey mixed-use building within a Z1 zoned area and is characterized by a consistent red-brick building line. The Inspector noted that while the current seating is unauthorized, the proposed permanent replacement would physically e...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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