3973/23
Planning permission for demolition of an existing ground floor lean-to to the rear of the house; the change of use of the existing two bedroom two storey dwelling to a medical practice and the extension of that medical practice with a two storey extension to the rear providing five consulting rooms; a new side gate onto Lennox Place in to the rear yard together with all associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends granting permission, concluding that the medical practice is a permissible use under Z1 zoning, meets a demonstrated local need for GP services, and is consistent with the established pattern of development in the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed medical practice is consistent with the Z1 zoning objective and satisfies a documented shortage of medical services in the immediate locality.
- The proposed two-storey rear extension is acceptable in a tight urban context as it mirrors existing patterns of development on adjoining properties and does not result in significant overshadowing or overbearing impacts.
- The complete conversion of the dwelling is justified because retaining a residential element was unfeasible due to spatial constraints, poor potential for residential amenity, and HSE requirements for medical practices.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks the change of use of a two-storey end-of-terrace dwelling at 35 Lennox Street, Dublin 8, to a medical practice with five consulting rooms and a new two-storey rear extension. Dublin City Council initially refused permission based on the loss of a residential unit during a housing crisis and concerns over overshadowing of No. 37 Lennox Street. The Inspector, however, argues that the Z1 zoning allows for 'medical and related consultants' and that the applicant successfully demon...PDF Document Missing
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