SD24A/0114

Internal modifications to the existing retail warehouse unit to provide for a reduced and reconfigured mezzanine floor of 626sq.m and change of use of the mezzanine from ancillary storage to use as bulky goods sales area. Permission is also sought for associated signage on the north elevation and all associated site and development works. The modified Unit 9A will comprise a total gross floor area of 1,538sq.m

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended the omission of Condition 7 (Development Contribution) because the proposed development results in a net reduction of mezzanine floor area (from 804 sqm to 626 sqm) and relates to space where development contributions were previously paid, thereby qualifying for exemptions under the South Dublin County Council Development Contribution Scheme 2021-2025.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed reconfiguration results in a net reduction of approximately 178 sqm of mezzanine floor area compared to the existing permitted layout.
  • Previous development contributions were confirmed to have been paid in full for the existing mezzanine area under planning references SD2A/0645 and SD05A/0143.
  • The development qualifies for an exemption under Section 11 of the Development Contribution Scheme as it involves internal alterations with no additional floor area and a change of use where contributions were previously settled.

Cited Policies (CDP)

South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective 'MRC'South Dublin County Council Development Contribution Scheme 2021-2025Section 11, Paragraph (xix)Section 11, Paragraph (xxvi)Section 20

Decision Document Summary

This is a First Party appeal against Condition 7 of South Dublin County Council’s decision to grant permission for internal modifications and a change of use at Unit 9A, Liffey Valley Retail Park. The applicant sought to convert 804 sqm of existing ancillary storage mezzanine into a 626 sqm bulky goods sales area. The primary issue was the Council's requirement for a €74,819.52 development contribution. The Inspector noted that the unit is currently vacant (formerly Argos) and that the project i...
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