3401/24
The development will consist of: a) No.6 - change of use from office to residential use to include 2 studio apartments, including internal modifications and external terraces within the existing building envelope, along with associated façade changes.; b) No. 7 - change of use from office to residential use to include a two-bedroom + study townhouse, including internal modifications and the modification of the existing dormer roof to accommodate a new residential level and external terrace along with associated façade changes; c) - No. 8 change of use from office to residential use to include 3 one-bedroom apartments including internal modifications and external balconies within the existing building envelope, along with associated façade changes; d) all associated site works and services.
Core Planning Reasoning
The development is in accordance with the Z1 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect, provide, and improve residential amenities, and is acceptable in terms of its scale, design, and impact on the surrounding urban character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development is acceptable under the Z1 zoning and supports the delivery of housing in a sustainable, central urban location.
- Proposed architectural changes, including the use of zinc cladding and recessed balconies, are respectful of the existing context and will not negatively impact the visual amenity or adjacent conservation areas.
- Technical concerns regarding residential standards, such as minor deviations in private open space for refurbishments, are acceptable given the city-centre location and proximity to high-quality public parks.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the change of use of three existing office units (Nos. 6, 7, and 8 Windsor Place) into six residential units within a gated mixed-use development near St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. The site is zoned Z1, and while the buildings are 'pastiche Georgian' rather than protected structures, they abut Z8 conservation areas. The Inspector addresses third-party concerns regarding short-term lets, noise, and construction-phase disruption, concluding that a planning condition can rest...PDF Document Missing
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