SD25A/0212W

Temporary planning permission (for a period of 5 years) comprising (i) the change of use of an existing three-storey office building with undercroft to hostel accommodation; (ii) provision of 15 no. bicycle parking in undercroft; and (iii) all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal fails to provide an acceptable standard of residential amenity and privacy for occupants, lacks clarity on accommodation classification, and fails to address environmental impacts and parking requirements within an industrial setting.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed layout, including triple-occupancy rooms and shared facilities, fails to provide adequate privacy or residential amenity for future occupants.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient assessments regarding environmental quality (noise, odour, and air quality) and social infrastructure within the industrial context.
  • The development lacks clarity regarding its classification and fails to meet parking standards, including EV charging and mobility requirements, as set out in the Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Table 12.25 of the 2022-2028 CDP

Decision Document Summary

This application sought a five-year temporary permission for a hostel intended for short-term contract workers and tourists at Knockmitten House, located within the Western Industrial Estate, Dublin 12. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily due to the substandard quality of accommodation, citing inadequate privacy, poor internal layout, and a lack of essential amenities for occupants. Furthermore, the application failed to address environmental concerns related to its industrial lo...
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