Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention would result in the permanent loss of residential apartment units for long-term use in a Rent Pressure Zone, which would negatively impact the availability of housing stock and set an undesirable precedent contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The permanent loss of three apartments from long-term to short-term accommodation would have a detrimental impact on the availability of housing stock in Dublin City.
- The units are considered suitable for long-term residential use despite the applicant's claims regarding current standards, and granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
- The proposal is fundamentally contrary to Section 15.14.3 of the Development Plan, which maintains a general presumption against the provision of dedicated short-term tourist rental accommodation due to its impact on housing availability.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy QHSN38Section 15.14.3Policy QHSN7Section 5.1Section 5.5.1Policy CEE26Policy CEE28Policy CEEO1Section 15.14.1Section 15.8.1Z5 Zoning
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention permission for the change of use of three apartments (Nos. 20, 21, and 38) at Drury Hall, Stephen Street Lower, Dublin 2, from residential use to serviced apartments for short-term hotel letting. The units are currently managed by the adjacent Drury Court Hotel. The site is located in a central, mixed-use area zoned 'Z5 - City Centre'. The Planning Authority refused permission citing the loss of residential units in a Rent Pressure Zone. The applicant argued that ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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