5533/22

RETENTION: The development consists of a partially covered external recreational area. - The space is lit and heated to provide food and drink to the public, accessible from Grattan Crescent and serviced by the Black Lion Public House. - The site area is 162 Sqm and seats approximately 80 people. - Open to the public between the hours of 12pm and 10pm daily.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development would cause unacceptable noise, nuisance, and disturbance to nearby residential properties, negatively impacting their residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proximity of the external recreational area and outdoor bar to established residential properties results in serious injury to residential amenities through noise and general disturbance.
  • The location of the development within a constrained backland car park area is unsuitable for the intensity of the use proposed for retention.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and contravenes specific City Development Plan policies regarding outdoor seating and licensed premises.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.17.4Section 15.14.12

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought the retention of a partially covered external recreational area and outdoor bar located in the rear car park of The Black Lion Public House, Inchicore. Situated in a backland area adjacent to James Plunkett House, the development was deemed inappropriate due to its close proximity to residential dwellings. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the resulting noise and nuisance would cause serious injury to local residential amenities and would be c...
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