3932/22
Permission for development on a site of 0.052 ha at Former Scruffy Murphy's Public House, 1/2 Power's Court, Dublin 2, D02 EK50. The site is bounded by Verschoyle Place to the north, Power's Court and Warrington Place to the south east and existing Verschoyle Court residential development to the west and south. The proposed development consist of the demolition of the former Scruffy Murphy's Public House and the construction of 2 to 6 storey (height of 18.9m to parapet and 19.7m to top of roof plant) residential development consisting of 15 no. units (5 no. studios, 6 no. 1 beds, 4 no. 2 beds). The residential units area located on all floors with the primary access from Verscholyle Place. The 15 no. units are provided as 5 no. studios, 6 no. 1 beds, 4 no. 2 beds. 3 of the 2 bed units area provided as maisonette units provided over ground and first floor with own door access from the street. External balconies and/or terraces are provided for all units on all elevations from first to fourth floor levels. Bike storage and bin storage is provided at ground level with a single level basement provided for plant. The development will also include for upgrades to the public realm treatment of existing small plaza between Verschoyle Place and Power's Court and associated surrounding footpaths. The proposed development also includes for the provision of green roofs, plant at roof level, PV panels at roof level, building signage, associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply) and all other associated site excavation and site development works above and below ground.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the proposed development is consistent with the Z1 zoning objective, contributes to compact urban growth, and achieves an acceptable balance between high-density housing and the protection of neighboring residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is consistent with the Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods zoning and national policy favoring compact, high-quality residential growth on underutilised urban sites.
- The proposed height and scale are appropriate for the context, as the building uses strategic setbacks to transition from larger commercial blocks to the north to lower-scale residential units to the south and west.
- Potential adverse impacts regarding daylight, sunlight, and construction-related disturbance are acceptable or can be mitigated through rigorous adherence to planning conditions and management plans.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This proposal involves the demolition of the former Scruffy Murphy's Public House and the construction of 15 residential units (5 studios, 6 one-beds, and 4 two-beds) in a building ranging from 2 to 6 storeys. The 0.052ha site is situated in a high-density area of Dublin 2, constrained by narrow roadways and proximity to sensitive senior citizen residential receptors. The Inspector noted significant local opposition concerning construction noise, dust, and loss of daylight; however, technical as...PDF Document Missing
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