4131/22
Development will consist of: - The provision sheltered outdoor dining area on the northern and eastern elevations; - The Amendment of Condition No. 21 of previous permission DCC Reg. Ref. 2074/12 to provide revised restaurant opening hours to 8.00 am - 11.00 pm Monday - Thursday, 10.00 am -12.00 am Friday & Saturday, and 10.00am - 10.00 pm Sunday and public holidays; and - All associated works to facilitate the development.
Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission (overturning the Planning Authority's refusal) on the basis that the revised appeal proposal, which includes removable umbrellas and a glazed canopy, appropriately balances the viability of the business with the protection of the Z2 Residential Conservation area's architectural character and residential amenity, provided that opening hours remain restricted to 08.00-20.00.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The physical amendments proposed in the appeal, specifically the use of removable umbrellas and a glazed canopy on 'steel ornate eaves,' are considered a satisfactory architectural solution that respects the character of the period building and the Z2 zoning.
- The revised layout increases separation distances between outdoor seating and noise-sensitive residential dwellings, which, combined with proposed acoustic screening, sufficiently protects residential amenity.
- A significant extension of operating hours to 11:00 PM or midnight is deemed too onerous for this specific residential conservation context; therefore, a condition is recommended to maintain the existing permitted hours of 08.00 to 20.00.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal relates to a ground-floor café/restaurant at 205 Llandaff Terrace, Merrion Road, situated at the end of a residential terrace within a Z2 Residential Conservation area. The applicant sought permission for a sheltered outdoor dining area and the extension of opening hours beyond the currently permitted 20.00 finish. Dublin City Council initially refused permission due to concerns over noise, general disturbance, and the impact of a proposed awning on the architectural integrity of th...PDF Document Missing
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