Core Refusal Reason
The proposed storage facility is not a permitted use class under the 'A' zoning objective of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, and the development's excessive height, scale, and massing would result in a visually dominant and overbearing impact that would seriously injure the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use to a storage facility is analogous to a 'warehouse' or 'repository' and is not compatible with the residential zoning objective 'A' intended to protect and improve residential amenity.
- The 4-storey scale and barrel roof design are out of keeping with the prevailing 1-2 storey residential context and would create a visually dominant and obtrusive feature in the streetscape.
- The development would result in significant overshadowing and an overbearing impact on the private open spaces and dwellings of adjoining properties, specifically Nos. 54, 55, and 54A Patrick Street.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Table 13.1.2Section 13.1.5Section 13.1.7Policy Objective PHP20Policy Objective PHP42Appendix 5 (Building Height Strategy)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Nicholas Jones, sought permission for the significant extension and change of use of an existing single-storey car maintenance facility (186 sqm) at 55B Patrick Street to a 4-storey storage facility totaling 1,584 sqm. The site is an 'L' shaped brownfield plot in a predominantly residential area of Dun Laoghaire. The Planning Authority refused the application based on zoning contravention and negative visual impact. Upon appeal, the Inspector maintained that a storage facility is ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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