Core Refusal Reason
The proposal involves an inappropriate change of use from commercial to residential at ground floor level in a Major Town Centre zone and constitutes over-development with substandard residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use from commercial to residential at ground floor level is contrary to 'MTC' zoning objectives and would negatively impact the vibrancy of the town centre.
- The development constitutes over-development of a restricted site, providing inadequate daylight to the proposed living spaces and insufficient private open space.
- The proposal would result in a substandard level of residential amenity for occupants and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RET5Policy Objective RET11Section 12.8.3.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to extend an existing dwelling at ground floor level at 1 Willow House, Convent Road, Dun Laoghaire. The proposal was refused as it involved a change of use from commercial to residential in a Major Town Centre (MTC) zone, which is deemed injurious to town centre vibrancy and contrary to policies RET5 and RET11. Additionally, the planning authority determined the project was an over-development of a restricted site, failing to meet standards for daylight and priva...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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