Unit 1, The Grainstore, Distillery Lofts, Distillery Road, Dublin 3
Declaration sought for changing a commercial unit into a personal training studio in a protected building.
0159/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 April 2026
- Reference
- 0159/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Received
- 24 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking a section 5 declaration to confirm if using an existing commercial unit as an appointment-based personal training studio is exempted development. The unit is located within a protected structure, and no external or structural alterations are proposed.
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Official record
Development description
Expp: protected structure: the purpose of this submission is to seek formal confirmation as to whether the proposed use described below would constitute exempted development or whether planning permission would be required under the current regime applicable to the property. The unit is an existing commercial unit forming part of an established mix-use development, and no external or structural alterations are proposed. The proposed use relates to a small, appointment-based personal training studio operating on a pre-booking basis. The use would comprise one-to-one and small group training sessions with a maximum of 12 clients on site at any one time. There will be no walk-in access, no retail element, and no large group classes. The proposed use will operate on a limited, appointment-based basis, with controlled client numbers and no intensive or high-volume activity. All activity will be contained within the existing unit. Any internal works, if required, will be limited to minor, non-structural fit-out works.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 April 2026
- Decision due21 May 2026
- Decision issued19 May 2026
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