Core Refusal Reason
The proposed ground floor residential use is incompatible with the Major Town Centre (MTC) zoning objective and would negatively impact the vibrancy and active street frontage of Dun Laoghaire's main street.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The conversion of ground floor retail/commercial space to residential use is inappropriate for a main street location and would be injurious to the vibrancy of the Major Town Centre.
- The removal of the existing traditional shopfront and its replacement with residential window treatments fails to meet development plan standards for shopfront preservation and placemaking.
- The development is contrary to the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding the protection of active street frontages and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
MTC zoning objectivePolicy Objective RET5Policy Objective RET11Section 12.6.8.1Policy Objective MFC3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to convert a vacant carpet showroom at 114 Lower Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire, into two three-bedroom residential units. The local authority refused the application primarily because the site is zoned 'MTC' (Major Town Centre), where ground-floor residential use on a primary street is considered detrimental to commercial vitality. Furthermore, the loss of the traditional shopfront and the proposed design changes were found to be inconsistent with the county's policies on pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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