Controversial landlord Marc Godart’s plan to convert Dublin 8 apartments to aparthotel rejected

Luxembourg landlord Marc Godart, who evicted tenants last August and advertised their rooms on Airbnb, attempted to turn the apartments into a 16-bedroom aparthotel but had the planning application rejected by An Bord Pleanála. The decision letter states the proposed development would be “contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development” of Dublin. It also highlights a preference for residential, social, cultural, and economic functions, as well as a general presumption against a loss of housing stock in the city. An appeal can be made against the decision within four weeks.