3420/22
Full planning permission for development on a site at Sandymount Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4. The site is bound to the west and north by the grounds of Enable Ireland Sandymount Centre; to the east by residential properties along Gilford Road and Sandymount Avenue and to the south by Sandymount Avenue. The proposed development will consist of alterations and extension of the permitted residential development permitted under Reg. Ref. 2800/20 and ABP Ref: 309742/21. The proposed development comprises the following: - alterations, internal reconfiguration, and extension to the permitted residential block A.02 from ground to third floor level to provide 5 no additional residential units (2 no. 1 beds and 3 no. 2 beds); - provision of a new 2 storey residential block, Block A.03, comprising 6 no. apartment units (4 no. 1 beds and 2 no. 2 beds); - the proposed alterations and additional block A.03 increase the total number of residential units from 58 to 69 no. units. The overall proposed unit mix is 14 no. 1 beds, 53 no. 2 beds and 2 no. 3 beds; - the proposed modifications include the addition of a new landscaped courtyard to cater for the additional residential units; - minor alterations to the permitted basement layout to provide a total of 130 no. cycle spaces; - no change is proposed to the permitted block A.01; - the development includes visitor cycle parking, landscaping, boundary treatment, lighting and all associated site works; - the proposed development includes an extension of the development boundary of permission Reg. Ref. 2800/20 and ABP Ref: 309742/21, to accommodate the proposed alterations and extension of the permitted residential development.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission, concluding that the proposal represents an acceptable height, density, and design for its central and accessible location, respects the character of the Architectural Conservation Area, and would not seriously injure the residential amenities of adjoining properties or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The modest increase in density from 58 to 69 units is considered appropriate for this 'Central and/or Accessible Urban Location' proximate to the Sandymount DART station and high-frequency bus routes.
- The proposed extensions and new Block A.03 are sensitively designed to integrate with the existing streetscape and the Sandymount Village Architectural Conservation Area without causing significant overshadowing or overlooking of neighboring dwellings.
- While the project involves a shortfall in the quantitative public open space requirement for Z12 lands, the qualitative improvements to the site and proximity to high-quality public amenities (like Sandymount Strand) justify a grant of permission subject to conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Klairon Construction Limited, seeks to modify a previously approved residential development at Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4. The proposal involves extending the permitted Block A.02 and constructing a new two-storey Block A.03, increasing the total unit count from 58 to 69. The site is a mature 0.42ha infill parcel, partially located within the Sandymount Village and Environs Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Key arguments in the report address overdevelopment, residential ame...PDF Document Missing
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