Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended that the proposal is development and is exempted development, as it meets all the criteria, conditions, and limitations set out under Article 10(6) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) regarding the conversion of certain commercial premises to residential use.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The change of use from a public house (Class 12) to residential use constitutes a material change of use and, together with the associated physical works, is development.
- The development qualifies as exempted development under Article 10(6) of the Regulations as the structure was completed prior to 2018, has been used as a public house, and has been vacant for at least two years.
- The proposal complies with all relevant conditions and limitations, including the provision of adequate natural lighting and adherence to minimum floor area and storage requirements as set out in the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028High Amenity – Dublin Mountains (HA-DM) Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The referral pertains to the partial conversion of the 'Blue Gardenia' (formerly Brittas Inn), a derelict public house in Brittas, Co. Dublin, into two apartments (one 1-bed and one 2-bed). The Planning Authority had originally issued a declaration that the project was not exempted development, citing concerns over traffic safety, wastewater treatment, and non-compliance with apartment standards regarding natural light and floor areas. The Inspector’s assessment found that the project falls unde...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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