SD23A/0122

Change of use from existing cafe bar to 15 studios for short-term accommodation / student accommodation / emergency accommodation units on the ground floor to include internal modifications and external modifications with associated private open space and communal facilities; All with associated signage, drainage and site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal provides substandard residential accommodation, lacks sufficient evidence of legal interest or consent for shared facilities, and would negatively impact street-level activity and passive surveillance.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide adequate proof of legal interest or necessary third-party consents for the use of shared basement facilities and external alterations, preventing full consideration of the application.
  • The development offers a substandard quality of residential amenity characterized by inadequate communal living space, poor daylight/sunlight provision, and significant privacy issues for future residents.
  • The change of use would result in the loss of active street frontage and passive surveillance, conflicting with development plan objectives for vibrant, safe, and attractive urban environments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

QDP3 Objective 1Table 12.23Policy QDP3H11 Objective 3QDP7 Objective 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 12

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the change of use of a ground-floor cafe bar at Tramway Court, Tallaght, into 15 short-term accommodation studios. The Planning Authority refused the development due to the substandard quality of the proposed living units, which lacked sufficient daylight and communal space. Furthermore, the applicant did not adequately demonstrate legal entitlement to the site or provide necessary consents for shared waste and parking facilities. The loss of a commercial 'live' edge wa...
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