3726/23
RETENTION & PERMISSION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: This development is located to the rear of a protected structure. Extension of the existing restaurant into existing storage to the rear, change of use of this area from storage to restaurant - alterations to the roof in the extended area rear ground floor. Part glass pitched roof with an additional nine roof windows. Change of use, retention of front area of number 5 from retail to restaurant. Change in opening hours to 11.30 pm all seven days.
Core Planning Reasoning
The development is consistent with the Z4 zoning objective to provide for and improve mixed-services facilities, does not adversely affect the character or special interest of the protected structures, and, with conditioned opening hours, will not significantly impact neighboring residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of restaurant use at No. 5 Grantham Street is compatible with the Z4 zoning and the existing mixed-use character of the immediate streetscape.
- The physical alterations carried out are minimally invasive and do not seriously injure the architectural integrity of the protected structures.
- The extension of opening hours to 23:30 is only appropriate on Fridays and Saturdays to safeguard the residential amenity of nearby dwellings in what is a transitional area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to 5/6 Grantham Street, Dublin 8, a pair of protected structures currently operating as 'Sprezzatura' restaurant. While the initial proposal included a significant rear extension and change of use of storage areas, these elements were omitted in response to a further information request. The appeal by the Grantham Street Residents Association primarily focused on noise, unauthorized use, and the erosion of residential amenity. The Inspector noted that the site is located ...PDF Document Missing
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