4354/23
RETENTION PERMISSION : the development consist of a partially covered external cafe space. The space is lit and heated to provide food and drink to the public accessible from Grattan Crescent and serviced by the Black Lion Public House. The site area is 162 sqm and seats approximately 80 people. Open to the public between the hours of 12pm and 10pm daily.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
Negative impact on residential amenity due to noise and disturbance from the outdoor area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's scale and hours of operation pose an unacceptable risk of noise and general disturbance to nearby residents.
- The proposal would cause serious injury to the residential amenities of the vicinity and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
- The development is contrary to Section 15.17.4 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding outdoor seating and street furniture.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.17.4
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a partially covered external area at The Black Lion Public House in Inchicore, Dublin 8. The local authority refused the application primarily because the development's proximity to residential properties, combined with its scale and operational hours, would lead to unacceptable noise and disturbance. The decision noted that the proposal violates the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and would negatively impact the local residential amenity....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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