SD24A/0200W

The development will consist of change of use of existing residential use to retail at ground floor and associated office accommodation at first floor, demolition of existing rear extension and construction of new 31.2 sqm single story extension. New shop and front elevation and 1.38 sq m of non-illuminated signage - Development to extend existing retail space as design Studio showroom and retail with associated accommodation at first floor level. Associated groundworks, Landscaping, drainage, engineering and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development to be included at 1 Dodder Park Drive, Rathfarnham.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Inadequate car parking provision within the applicant's ownership or control to serve the proposed retail use.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that adequate car parking could be provided within lands under their ownership or control to serve the development.
  • The proposal did not satisfactorily address or overcome the previous reason for refusal issued under planning reference SD23A/0276 regarding parking provision.
  • The development is non-compliant with the Maximum Parking Rates for non-residential uses as specified in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Table 12.25

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought a change of use from residential to retail at 1 Dodder Park Drive, Rathfarnham. Although the local authority considered the principle of the change of use acceptable, the application was refused due to a lack of sufficient car parking. The applicant failed to prove that the required parking spaces could be provided within their control, thereby failing to meet the standards of Table 12.25 of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 and failing to resolve issues iden...
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