3178/23
Planning permission for the change of use from a security hut to coffee dock on a site at Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2. The site is located within Iveagh Court which is bound by Charlemont Street to the west, Harcourt Road to the north, Harcourt Lane to the east and Albert Place West to the south. The proposed development comprises of the change of use from a security hut to a coffee dock including associated signage with integrated lighting on top of the existing roof on the eastern and northern elevations. The development will also include for the partial demolition of the eastern facade to provide for a new serving hatch and all associated site development works. There is no change to the gross floor area of 4 sq.m. as a result of the proposed development.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission because the proposed coffee dock is considered a 'café/tearoom' use, which is permissible under the 'Z6' zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan, and it would not negatively impact the amenities of the area or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development constitutes a 'café/tearoom' rather than a 'takeaway', making it a permissible land use that does not materially contravene the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The site provides sufficient pedestrian space for queuing adjacent to the serving hatch, ensuring that there will be no adverse impact on traffic or pedestrian safety within the courtyard.
- The conversion of the existing security hut will contribute to the vitality and viability of the Iveagh Court complex and will not result in an over-proliferation of similar uses in the wider inner-city area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a third-party appeal against the decision of Dublin City Council to grant permission for the change of use of a 4sqm security hut to a coffee dock at Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2. The site is a central courtyard within a large six-storey office and commercial complex. The appellant, a nearby coffee shop owner, raised concerns regarding material contravention of zoning (arguing the use is a 'takeaway'), traffic safety, and commercial competition. The Inspector found ...PDF Document Missing
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