WEB1802/24

RETENTION: We, SK Wonder Greenfield Limited, intend to apply for retention permission for development at this site: 56 Mary Street, Dublin 1. The development consists of; the change of use from 3no. flats, at first, second and third floor levels, to short-term tourist rental accommodation units and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The retention of short-term rental accommodation contravenes development plan policies aimed at protecting residential use on upper floors and would negatively impact residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development contravenes specific policies of the 2022-2028 Dublin City Development Plan intended to resist and reverse the loss of residential use on upper floors.
  • The retention of short-term rental use would negatively impact neighbouring residential amenity and lead to the devaluation of properties in the vicinity.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.14.3Policy QHSN7

Decision Document Summary

SK Wonder Greenfield Limited sought retention permission for short-term rental accommodation at 56 Mary Street, Dublin 1. Dublin City Council refused the application on August 26, 2024, because the proposal conflicts with the 2022-2028 Dublin City Development Plan's objectives to protect city-center residential stock. The planning authority determined that the loss of permanent residential use on upper floors would harm local amenity, set a negative precedent, and fail to align with the sustaina...
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