4782/23
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for change of use from travel agency / retail to licensed bar/public house/restaurant (to basement & ground floor) with 17 no. of hotel bedrooms at floors 1st to 4th, general alterations including the following - provision of bathrooms, relocation of internal partitions, installation of building services, upgrading of fire resistance of doors and floors, repair of sliding sash windows with internal modifications and associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its negative impact on the architectural integrity of Protected Structures and the overconcentration of hotel uses in the city centre.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed works would fail to respect the historic fabric, plan form, and architectural character of the Protected Structures, causing serious injury to their heritage value.
- The application lacked sufficient information and justification for the proposed interventions, which would negatively impact the legibility of the historic interiors.
- The change of use to a hotel would lead to an overconcentration of such facilities in the area, contradicting policies that promote a diverse mix of uses and residential development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a change of use from a travel agency to a hotel with a ground-floor restaurant and bar at 18-19 Duke Street and 8 Duke Lane Upper, Dublin 2. The site comprises Protected Structures of significant historic interest. Dublin City Council refused permission because the internal modifications would damage the historic fabric and architectural hierarchy of the buildings without sufficient justification. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded that the development would c...PDF Document Missing
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