4780/23
PERMISSION:The development will consist of: (i) demolition of 2 no. existing two-storey residential properties at Nos. 16-17 Grand Canal Place; (ii) construction of a six storey, with set-back fifth floor level, aparthotel comprising 24 no. bedrooms with common room, plant room, roof terrace and external plant area provided at fifth floor level; (iii) provision of a café unit (66sq.m) at ground floor level; and, (iv) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of a restricted site and the unacceptable loss of existing residential housing stock in favor of tourist accommodation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed bulk, scale, and height constitute overdevelopment that would be visually incongruous with the Grand Canal streetscape and cause significant injury to neighboring residential amenities via overshadowing and loss of daylight.
- The conversion of existing residential development into tourist accommodation results in a loss of housing stock, which is contrary to the presumption against short-term rental accommodation in Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods.
- The development fails to comply with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and would establish an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable developments in the Liberties area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of two existing buildings at 16-17 Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8, to facilitate the development of a new Aparthotel. The application was refused by the local authority due to concerns that the scale and design represented overdevelopment of a restricted site, leading to adverse impacts on the visual character of the streetscape and the residential amenity of adjoining properties. Additionally, the planning authority cited the loss of residential housing stock in ...PDF Document Missing
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