DSDZ4109/21
Joseph, Michael and Oonagh Cosgrave intend to apply for permission for development at this site of c.o.o7ha at Riverbank House, Camden Lock, South Dock Road, Dublin 4, D04 F627. The site is located at the corner of Ringsend Road and South Dock Road. The site is bounded to the north and east by Camden Lock Apartments and associated access road. The development is located within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone. The proposed development will consist of the following: Demolition of the existing commercial building (c.708sqm) and construction of a 5 storey mixed-use building with setback 6 storey. The total gross floor area of the building is C.3,197sqm. Proposed offices from first floor to fifth floor level with retail unit at ground level fronting Ringsend Road (c.33sqm). The proposed development includes lobby/reception area, ancillary staff areas including changing rooms and showers, bin stores, ESB substation and switch room at ground level. Associated staff areas including toilets, plant and stair and lift cores throughout. External roof plant and lift overrun screened and set back from the building edge (c.1.96m high). Proposed vehicular and pedestrian access from South Dock Road with pedestrian accesses from Ringsend Road. All associated site development works, services provision, landscaping/public realm works, 3 no. car parking spaces and 22 no. bicycle parking spaces located at ground level.
Core Refusal Reason
Material contravention of the Z1 residential zoning objective and overdevelopment of the site leading to adverse impacts on residential amenity and public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed office development materially contravenes the Z1 zoning objective, which is intended to protect, provide, and improve residential amenities.
- The scale, height, and forward position of the building would result in overdevelopment, causing visual incongruity and significant daylight and overshadowing impacts on adjoining properties.
- The building's overhang of the public footpath and proximity to the road carriageway create a public safety hazard and a poor standard of public realm.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission to demolish an existing office building at Riverbank House, Dublin 4, and construct a new office development. The local authority refused the application primarily because the site is zoned Z1 for residential use, where office accommodation is not a permissible use, making the proposal a material contravention of the Dublin City Development Plan. Furthermore, the proposal was considered an overdevelopment of the site due to its excessive scale and height, which w...PDF Document Missing
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