Zone Z3 - fully residential?

Swampy

Hi all,

Just looking at a site that is classified as Z3 according to the Dublin city Development guide. One of the the permissible uses is residential. Does that mean the site could be fully used for residential?

Thanks,

S.

Mellor

From the Dublin City Development Plan, 2011 – 2017

Neighbourhood centres – Zone Z3

LAND-USE ZONING OBJECTIVE Z3:
To provide for and improve neighbourhood facilities.
These are areas which provide local facilities such as small convenience shops, hairdressers, hardware etc. within a residential neighbourhood and range from the traditional parade of shops to neighbourhood centre, such as, Collins Avenue and Dunville Avenue. They can form a focal point for a neighbourhood and provide a limited range of services within approximately 5 minutes walking distance of the local population. Neighbourhood centres provide an essential and sustainable amenity for residential areas and it is important that they should be maintained and strengthened where necessary.
Neighbourhood centres are the primary building block to achieving sustainable development.
Neighbourhood centres may include an element of housing, particularly at higher densities, and above ground floor level.
When opportunities arise, accessibility, particularly by public transport, walking and cycling, should be enhanced.

ZONING OBJECTIVE Z3:
Permissible Uses;
ATM, Bed and Breakfast, Betting office, Buildings for the health, safety and welfare of the public, Car park, Childcare facility, Community facility, Cultural/recreational building and uses, Education, Enterprise Centre, Garden Centre, Guest House, Home-based economic activity, Industry (light), Live Work Units, Medical and related consultants, Office (max 300sq.m), Open space, Part off-licence, Public service installation, Residential, Restaurant, Shop (neighbourhood), Training centre.

Open for Consideration Uses;
Advertisement and advertising structures,Civic and amenity/recycling centre, Embassy residential, Garage (motor repair/service), Household fuel depot, Internet caf?, Media recording and general media associated uses, Office (max 600sq.m), Off-licence, Petrol station, Place of public worship, Public house, Takeaway, Veterinary surgery

From that it looks like residential is permitted particularly above ground floor, but not necessarily solely above ground floor. The norm would be retail/commercial at ground level and residential above.

Swampy

Thanks Mellor. I think where the site is it would not really make sense for a business to operate out of there.