4449/22
Permission to demolish an existing car valeting canopy / washing station and single storey building at rear of units 214-216; also erect new 2 storey extension at rear of units 214-216 to consist of one open-plan retail unit on ground floor and one open-plan professional office on first floor. For the existing 2 storey building proposed internal alterations are the integration of ground floors at unit no's 214-216 (currently 'Graham Walker Cars') and at unit 218 ( currently 'Gold Thai Massage') into one open - plan retail unit, also the integration of first floors at unit no's 214-216-218 (currently 'Graham Walker Cars') into one open-plan professional office. Permission also sought for change of permitted use from 'shops and offices' (plan no. 0395/91) to retail use for the ground floor and to professional office use for the first floor. New ground floor fenestration to front elevation. Access to front retail unit will be from Harold's Cross Road. Access to the rear retail unit and both first floor professional offices will be from an existing vehicular gate entrance on Mountain View Avenue with an additional entrance to the rear ground floor retail unit from Shamrock Villas.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the development is consistent with the Z4 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, is compatible with the character of the area, and provides for sustainable transport and an improved public realm without significantly impacting residential or visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use to retail and professional offices is acceptable in principle under the Z4 zoning objective which seeks to provide and improve mixed-services facilities in urban villages.
- The omission of car parking is justified by the site's high accessibility within Zone 2 and the promotion of active travel, and the transition from car sales/valeting to retail/office use is likely to reduce overall traffic hazards in the vicinity.
- The scale and design of the two-storey extension and the proposed shopfront alterations are appropriate for the village context and will not result in significant overlooking, overshadowing, or injury to the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application at 214-218 Harold's Cross Road seeks permission for the demolition of a car valeting structure, the construction of a two-storey rear extension, and the amalgamation/change of use of existing units into a ground-floor retail unit and first-floor professional offices. The site currently operates as a motor sales and retail business with office space above. Third-party concerns centered on the lack of on-site parking, potential traffic hazards on Mountain View Avenue and Shamrock V...PDF Document Missing
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