WEB1359/26

Change of use of existing vacant retail unit located at ground floor level to a Gaming Outlet (containing amusement-with-prize machines) and proposed link access to an existing Gaming Outlet (containing amusement-with-prize machines) located at basement level previously granted permission by An Bord Pleanála under Reg. Ref. ABP 309865-2, and all associated site works and services.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed lower-order use is contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan policies for Category 2 shopping streets, as it would undermine the retail and active street-level functions of the central shopping core.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal conflicts with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 policies which protect the retail and complementary functions of Category 2 shopping streets.
  • The introduction of a lower-order use at this location would undermine the objective to promote higher-order retail and active street-level uses within the central shopping core.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-retail uses, negatively impacting the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy CCUV16Section 15.14.12Section 8.12 of Appendix 2

Decision Document Summary

The application sought a change of use for a vacant ground-floor retail unit at 185 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, situated on a Category 2 shopping street at a prominent corner location. The planning authority refused the proposal because the intended lower-order use is inconsistent with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028. Specifically, the development would detract from the retail character and vitality of the central shopping core, failing to provide the high-order or active street-level e...
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