Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development materially contravenes the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022–2028 as the 'Build to Rent' (BTR) residential component is not a permitted use class on lands zoned Objective 'E' (economic development and employment).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The inclusion of 308 Build to Rent units on Objective 'E' zoned land represents a material contravention of the 2022-2028 Development Plan, which does not list BTR as a 'Permitted in Principle' or 'Open for Consideration' use in this zone.
- The proposed Build-to-Sell apartment mix is non-compliant with Table 12.1 of the Development Plan, which requires a minimum of 40% three-bedroom units for schemes exceeding 50 units.
- While the urban design, building heights (up to 11 storeys), and office-led intensification were generally seen as acceptable in principle for the site context, the Board is legally precluded from granting permission due to the land-use zoning restrictions and the lack of justification for a material contravention.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SLO 82Policy CS6Policy E10Policy E15Policy PHP27Policy PHP28Table 12.1Section 13.1.2Section 13.1.5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by IPUT PLC involves a significant mixed-use 'Neighbourhood Centre' development at Quadrant 3, The Park, Carrickmines, featuring 31,082 sq.m of office space, extensive retail/leisure facilities (including a cinema), and 440 residential apartments. The site is strategically located near the M50 and the Luas Green Line, currently zoned 'E' for employment. The Inspector acknowledged that the scheme offered a high-quality architectural response and a better employment-to-residential bal...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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