3278/22
Planning permission for development on a 1.03 hectare site at the existing Aldi Store site, St. Margaret's Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. The proposed development involves: (1) the demolition of the existing Aldi store (1306 sqm gross); (2) construction of a 2 storey commercial block fronting St. Margaret's Road, incorporating a foodstore measuring 2620 sqm gross (1326 sqm net retail), with ancillary off-licence sales area at first floor level over under croft car parking, including an external service area; (3) associated signage consisting of 4 no. internally illuminated fascia signs (4 no. of 4.8 sqm each, total area 19.2 sqm) and 4 no. vinyl signs (4 no. of 1.8 sqm each, total area 7.2 sqm); (4) reconfiguration of the existing car parking to provide for a reduction of car parking spaces from 171 existing to 154 proposed; (5) 20 no. cycle spaces; (6) revised southern vehicular access off St. Margaret's Road; (7) All landscape, boundary treatment and site development works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would compromise the delivery of the Luas Green Line extension (Finglas Luas project) and provides a quantum of car parking that significantly exceeds the standards set out in the Dublin City Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The layout fails to satisfactorily take account of the Preferred Route for the Luas Finglas project, thereby potentially compromising the delivery of strategic public transport infrastructure.
- The proposed 132-154 car parking spaces exceed the maximum standard of approximately 101 spaces permitted under the current Development Plan, with no sufficient rationale provided for the additional 'park and ride' spaces.
- The retention or relocation of a second vehicular entrance off St. Margaret’s Road militates against the planning authority's policy to limit access points along future light rail corridors to protect public transport efficiency.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Aldi Stores (Ireland) Limited proposed the demolition of an existing store at St. Margaret's Road, Finglas, to be replaced by a modern 2-story commercial block (2,620 sqm new floorspace) with undercroft parking. The 1.03-hectare site is situated in a mature commercial area zoned Z6 (Enterprise/Employment). Dublin City Council refused permission primarily due to the project's encroachment on the Luas Finglas preferred route and excessive parking provision. During the appeal, the applicant claimed...PDF Document Missing
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