3530/24

Change of use at the first and part ground floor to reinstate residential use from existing office use granted in register ref 2893/98, new first floor window to the side. Alterations to the existing office at the ground floor to include reinstatement of office glazing to the side, alterations to the shopfront to Dowth Avenue, internal modifications, refurbishment throughout and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Substandard internal residential amenity and inappropriate placement of external storage facilities impacting public safety and visual amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed apartment layout fails to meet minimum standards for storage and aggregate living space, resulting in poor residential amenity for future occupants.
  • The placement of bin and cycle storage on the public footpath negatively impacts the visual character and amenities of the local streetscape.
  • The external storage units create a hazard for public safety by obstructing and conflicting with pedestrian and traffic movements.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.8Section 15.9

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed the change of use of an existing office at 67 Dowth Avenue, Cabra, to reinstate residential use. Dublin City Council refused the proposal on two primary grounds: first, that the internal apartment layout provided substandard storage and living space contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and national apartment standards; and second, that the proposed external bin and cycle storage located on the footpath would detract from the visual amenity of the area a...
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