5435/22

Permission for development will consist of modifications to the ground floor layout and shop façade and will include for: a) Single-storey extension to front of the existing store to provide a DRS facility to allow customers to return plastic beverage bottles to a reverse vending machine in store. b) The removal of the existing entrance/exit pod. c) The removal of the existing trolley bay. d) Proposed free-standing trolley bay. e) Proposed alteration works to store elevation. f) Alteration works to car park area. g) All ancillary works required to complete to the required Building Regulations standards.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is considered acceptable as it is ancillary to the existing retail use, serves as an appropriate climate change mitigation measure through the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), and is consistent with the Z3 zoning objective and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) facility is an essential climate change mitigation measure that aligns with the National Climate Action Plan 2024 and Dublin City Development Plan policies regarding the circular economy.
  • The scale and nature of the modifications are minor and will not negatively impact residential amenity, traffic safety, or the visual character of the existing structure and surrounding neighborhood.
  • The concerns raised regarding litter and waste management do not warrant the imposition of additional conditions, as the facility is designed to incentivize recycling and includes provisions for site-level waste management.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective Z3 Neighbourhood CentresCA23 – Circular EconomyCCUV12 – Shopfront DesignSI27 – Sustainable Waste ManagementSI28 – Sustainable Waste ManagementSI31 – Provision of Public Recycling Facilities in Large Retail DevelopmentsSection 15.17.5 – Shopfront & Façade DesignSection 15.18.3 – Recycling Facilities

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks planning permission for modifications to an existing Lidl store at East Wall Road, Dublin 3, to include a single-storey extension for a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) facility, the repositioning of the entrance pod, and a new free-standing trolley bay. The site is located in a suburban mixed-use area zoned Z3 (Neighbourhood Centres). A third-party appellant expressed concerns that the development would exacerbate existing litter problems and increase traffic congestion. The In...
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