WEB1913/24

The development consists of internal alterations to the ground floor of the existing premises including the provision of toilets, a cash dispensing counter and the creation of a storage area and for the change of use of the ground floor, with an internal area of 93.3sqm, of a property at 394 South Circular Road Dublin 8 from a vacant retail premises to an amusement centre containing a mix of Amusement-With-Prize ('AWP') and Amusement-Only ('AO') machines, totalling 29 machines.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed amusement centre is located in close proximity to residential properties and places of worship, which contravenes the presumption against such developments in these areas as set out in Policy CCUV14 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is contrary to Policy CCUV14 of the Dublin City Development Plan, which presumes against gaming or amusement machines in close proximity to residential areas and places of worship.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the provision of an amusement centre at this specific location given the established residential character of the surrounding area.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the vicinity, thereby undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective Z4Policy CCUV14

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved internal alterations to the ground floor of a premises at 394 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, to facilitate an amusement centre. Although the site is located within an area zoned Objective Z4 where such uses are generally acceptable, the application was refused due to its immediate proximity to residential dwellings and places of worship. The planning authority determined that the proposal violated Policy CCUV14 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and lacked the ne...
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