4844/23

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for change of use from existing residential to administrative office use for an educational institution including the following: a) demolition of non-original WC block to the rear between ground and first floor levels and the associated changes to the rear facade, b) internal works, and c) installation of 2 no. rooflights.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The loss of existing residential housing stock in an area of high demand, which contravenes the Dublin City Development Plan's housing strategy and sets an undesirable precedent.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal results in the loss of existing housing stock, which directly conflicts with the core principles of the Dublin Housing Strategy and the Housing Need Demand Assessment (HNDA).
  • The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar changes of use, undermining the objective to establish and maintain sustainable residential communities in the city.
  • The change of use is contrary to multiple specific policies of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 that prioritize the retention of residential units to meet high rental demand.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy QHSN38Policy SC1Policy SC2Policy QHSN6Policy QHSN8Policy QHSN11Policy QHSN17BHA9 item no. 7

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed a change of use from residential to a non-residential use at 78 Leeson Street Lower, a protected structure in Dublin 2. Dublin City Council refused permission on the grounds that the loss of housing stock is contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Housing Need Demand Assessment (HNDA), which identifies a critical need for long-term residential rental properties. The planning authority determined that the proposal would undermine the city's housing ...
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