4290/24

Permission for the continuation of use as a single dwelling, originally approved under planning application Ref. 0973/93, and the removal of Condition 2 imposed under retention application Ref. 0194/97 which required the houses to be reverted to use as two separate single-family residences.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development represents significant underdevelopment of a serviced site within a 'Suburban/Urban Extension Area', providing a density of only 11 units per hectare where national and local guidelines (SRDCS) prescribe 40-80 units per hectare, thus constituting an inefficient use of land during a housing shortage.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The planning history of the site (Reg. Ref. 0194/97) specifically included a condition that the premises must revert to two separate single-family residences once the religious group (Christian Brothers) vacated, a condition that should now be enforced.
  • The building is readily adaptable to be converted back into two semi-detached units, which would better serve the objective of providing family housing in a consolidated urban area.
  • The proposal for a single dwelling on a 0.0889ha site is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it fails to meet density targets for compact growth and intensification of the existing housing stock.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z1Zoning Objective Z9Policy SC11 (Compact Growth)Policy QHSN6 (Urban Consolidation)Policy QHSNO4 (Densification of Suburbs)Policy QHSN10 (Urban Density)SRDCS Table 3.1

Decision Document Summary

The applicant seeks to continue the use of two combined semi-detached houses at 54 Saint David's Park, Dublin 5, as a single dwelling of approximately 325.1sq.m. The site, located in a residential cul-de-sac in Beaumont, was historically occupied as a communal residence for the Christian Brothers. Numerous third-party observers appealed the Planning Authority's decision to grant permission, citing the local housing shortage and a breach of previous planning conditions requiring the property's re...
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