Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting retention permission, reversing the Planning Authority's refusal, on the basis that the pool facility is a sporting/leisure use compatible with Z1 zoning and does not negatively impact residential amenity or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of the building for pool is classified as a sport and leisure pursuit rather than a commercial amusement arcade, and is therefore compatible with the Z1 residential zoning objective.
- The development does not adversely impact the residential amenities of the area, given its physical separation from housing and the absence of any third-party objections or observations.
- The laneway serving the site is of sufficient width to safely accommodate both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, effectively functioning as a 'self-regulating street' as described in DMURS.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective Z1Section 14.3.1Policy SMT11Section 15.14.10Appendix 15Section 16.10.16
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a retention application for the change of use of a storage shed and covered external space to a pool room containing 9 pool booths at the rear of 1 Hughes Road East, Walkinstown. The Planning Authority originally refused permission, arguing the use was an 'Amusement/Leisure' complex prohibited in Z1 zones and cited concerns regarding pedestrian safety on the access laneway. The Inspector disagreed, finding that the facility lacks traditional gaming machines and functions as ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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