4326/23
Permission for change of use at ground floor level from bank/financial services to restaurant/cafe use (288sqm) with associated storage and ancillary uses and mechanical ventilation systems; change of use at first floor level to office and medical use to form separate unit (138 sqm); alterations to existing ground floor windows consisting of the removal of wall from cill to ground level and the formation of fully glazed screens along Morehampton Road (northeast facade) and Marlborough Road (northwest facade) with retractable awnings projecting from window heads; modifications to entrances at ground floor level; associated signage on the north east and north west facades and all ancillary site works.
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development, involving a change of use from a bank to restaurant/café and medical/office use, is considered compatible with the Z4 zoning objective (Key Urban Villages) and will not detract from the residential amenities of the area or the architectural character of the building, subject to compliance with specific mitigation conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed uses are permitted in principle under the Z4 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to promote vibrant retail and commercial cores in urban villages.
- Potential impacts on residential amenity, specifically regarding noise, odour, and refuse handling, can be sufficiently mitigated through adherence to technical specifications and restricted operational hours.
- Issues raised by the third-party appellant concerning property title, rights of way, and pre-existing damp are either civil matters or do not constitute sufficient grounds to refuse permission in the context of the planning system.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the change of use of a vacant two-storey former bank building at 69-71 Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. The development includes a 288 sqm restaurant/café at ground level and a 138 sqm separate unit for office and medical use at first floor, along with elevational alterations such as new glazed screens and awnings. The site is located on a prominent corner within a terrace of commercial units and is zoned Z4. A third-party appeal was lodged by a neighboring resident ...PDF Document Missing
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