Core Planning Reasoning
The development is consistent with the 'Z3' zoning objective to provide for and improve neighbourhood facilities, would support the day-to-day needs of local residents within walking distance, and would not seriously injure residential amenity or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retail and ancillary off-licence use is permitted in principle under the 'Z3' zoning and is supported by policies aimed at strengthening the retail character of Neighbourhood Centres.
- Concerns regarding over-proliferation and traffic are dismissed as the presence of similar shops is reasonable for a designated centre and the site is highly accessible by public transport with adequate existing delivery facilities.
- A minor exceedance in the off-licence floor area (10.96% versus the 10% limit) is considered de minimis and acceptable without requiring revised drawings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Z3Policy CCUV25Section 7.5.4Policy CCUV27Policy CCUV28Section 15.14.8 (Off Licences)Appendix 2 (Retail Strategy)Appendix 5 (Transport and Mobility)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves a change of use from a former restaurant to a retail unit (Spar) of 155sqm, including a subsidiary off-licence, located on the ground floor of the 'Swiss Cottage' six-storey residential development in Santry. A third-party appeal was lodged by a local supermarket competitor citing retail over-proliferation, lack of residential growth, and traffic congestion. The Inspector noted that the development has already commenced and found that it aligns with the Dublin City Developm...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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