WEB2028/26
We, Paul Flavio Graf and Paola Janet Lopez, intend to apply for PLANNING PERMISSION for development at this site: 1 Inns Court, Winetavern Street, D08W3P3. CHANGE OF USE: The development will consist of: Permission to allow short-term and long-term letting of an existing residential unit at 1 Inns Court, Winetavern Street, D08W3P3. The application relates to an existing ground floor residential unit within the Inns Court building with independent access directly from Winetavern Street and does not rely on internal communal areas of the building. The residential use of the unit was previously regularised under Retention Permission granted by Dublin City Council in 2016 (Ref. 2815/16) for the change of use from office to residential. The proposed development relates solely to the operational use of the existing residential unit. No physical works, structural changes, or alterations to the building’s height, footprint or façade are proposed. The internal layout and floor area remain unchanged.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal conflicts with the Dublin City Development Plan's presumption against dedicated short-term tourist accommodation to protect housing stock and ensure sustainable residential communities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to align with the Dublin Housing Strategy and Policy QHSN38, which aim to provide diverse housing tenures and sustainable communities.
- There is a general presumption against dedicated short-term tourist rentals in the city to prevent the loss of permanent housing stock.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the change of use, and granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a change of use for a residential unit at 1, Inns Court, Winetavern Street, Dublin 8, to facilitate both short and long-term letting. Dublin City Council refused the proposal primarily because it contravenes the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding the protection of housing supply. The planning authority determined that the loss of a permanent residential unit to short-term tourist accommodation was unjustified and would undermine the city's hous...PDF Document Missing
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