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Is it difficult (and or expensive) to get the designation of a house changed in Dubli

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  • 21-03-2021 1:02pm
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    Awkwardstroke
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    I’m considering bidding on a property in Dublin which is currently designated/used as business premise (offices).

    Is it problematic to change this to residential only use?

    It’s in south Dublin.

    Thanks


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    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,115 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    You apply for planning permission for change of use. Do a search on your local authority's planning site to see what the success rate of such applications is.


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,392 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    If it is on an otherwise residential street, it shouldn't be a problem.

    If it is on an otherwise commercial street or is a key service, e.g. GPs office, it may be harder.

    Check what the zoning of the area is and if the property is listed.


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    Awkwardstroke
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭Awkwardstroke


    Thanks, I think it’s currently office (legal/financial).
    With a residential beside it.


    Victor wrote: »
    If it is on an otherwise residential street, it shouldn't be a problem.

    If it is on an otherwise commercial street or is a key service, e.g. GPs office, it may be harder.

    Check what the zoning of the area is and if the property is listed.


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    L1011
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    If the street was formerly primarily residential (e.g. the multiple streets of primarily offices in converted Georgian houses in the south city centre, the council are likely to be very receptive to the change of use.


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    Awkwardstroke
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭Awkwardstroke


    From a quick research it appears that this house/street is zoned Z1

    I’m still confused, despite reading the information on it...would seem to provide a decent chance for certain designated commercial uses yet what about the reverse?
    L1011 wrote: »
    If the street was formerly primarily residential (e.g. the multiple streets of primarily offices in converted Georgian houses in the south city centre, the council are likely to be very receptive to the change of use.


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    MrMusician18
    Registered Users Posts: 7,395 ✭✭✭MrMusician18


    This the house in Terenure?


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    Awkwardstroke
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭Awkwardstroke


    That’s the one!
    MrMusician18 wrote: »
    This the house in Terenure?


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    Feets
    Registered Users Posts: 279 ✭✭Feets


    From what I have seen...a commercial property agent who is selling it can look into it for you, and possibly get the ball rolling.


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    MrMusician18
    Registered Users Posts: 7,395 ✭✭✭MrMusician18


    Awkwardstroke wrote: »
    That’s the one!

    I was interested in this myself. For its size and location, I thought the price wasn't bad at all. Needs a lot of work to return it to residential so that's put me off.

    It would make a nice period home though, especially if the features are still there under the suspended ceilings.


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    Victor
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    Oh, it would likely cost a few thousand euros to do drawings and a planning application.


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