3638/23

RETENTION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for retention of change of use of apartment 3, 24, South Great George's Street, Dublin 2 to serviced apartment for short term letting including air b&b use. This building is a protected structure listed in the current city development plan, RPS Ref. No. 3220.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The permanent loss of residential housing stock for short-term letting purposes is contrary to Section 15.14.3 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, negatively impacting the availability of housing in the city.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The studio apartment is suitable for long-term residential occupancy as its layout compares favorably to current development plan standards for studio units.
  • Environmental factors such as city-center noise and the building's current condition are not sufficient grounds to warrant the permanent loss of a dwelling unit to the short-term rental market.
  • Granting retention would undermine Council and Government policy to increase housing availability in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) and would set a negative precedent.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z5 City Centre zoningSection 6.5.6 Tourism, Hotels and EventsPolicy CEE26: Tourism in DublinPolicy BHA2 Development of Protected StructuresPolicy BHA7 Architectural Conservation AreasChapter 15 Development StandardsSection 15.9 Apartment StandardsSection 15.14.3 Short Term Tourist Rental Accommodation

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks retention permission for the change of use of a fourth-floor studio apartment to a serviced apartment for short-term letting (including AirBnB) at 24 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2. The property is a protected structure located in the 'Z5 City Centre' zoning area and the South City Retail Quarter Architectural Conservation Area. The appellant argued that the unit is unsuitable for long-term rental due to its small size, poor thermal/noise insulation, and its location...
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