4988/22
PERMISSION & RETENTION: The development will consist of alterations to previously approved development Reg. Ref. 4194/15 (extended under 4194/15/X1 and amended under Reg. Ref. 3462/19) comprising: i) Permission is sought for a) to refurbish an existing steel open frame structure ( 73sq.m) to the rear of the building an incorporate it into the approved funeral home. This structure was previously approved for demolition under Reg. Ref. 3462/19. The refurbished structure will accommodate an electric cremator and associated 3 no. flues; b) Permission is also sought for all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including landscaping. ii) Retention permission is sought for the removal of plant room at rooftop level ( 53sq.m)
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed cremator constitutes a material contravention of the Z10 zoning objective under the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, as it is a separate land use class that is not permitted or open for consideration within that zoning designation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of a cremator is a distinct land use activity and cannot be considered ancillary to a funeral home (office) use, thus it is not provided for under the Z10 zoning objective.
- The development represents a material contravention of the current Development Plan which seeks to facilitate mixed-use development while protecting local amenities and development potential.
- The urban, industrial context of the subject site is unsuitable for a crematorium as it fails to provide the requisite solemnity, seclusion, and separation distances from residential properties outlined in best-practice guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for an electric cremator and associated flues as an alteration to a previously approved funeral home at the former Tayto Factory site in Coolock, a brownfield location currently being refurbished. Although Dublin City Council initially granted permission, the Inspector recommended refusal following a third-party appeal from a neighbouring bakery. The primary argument for refusal is that the cremator constitutes a material contravention of the Z10 'Sustainable Mi...PDF Document Missing
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