Core Refusal Reason
While the Planning Authority initially refused permission citing piecemeal development and visual obstruction, the Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the proposal represents an acceptable continuation of the building line established by adjacent redevelopments and adheres to 'District Centre' zoning objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is consistent with the 'District Centre' zoning and national policy favoring compact urban growth on brownfield sites.
- The proposal does not constitute harmful piecemeal development but rather complements the permitted height and scale of the neighboring Leisureplex redevelopment.
- The site's high accessibility via the N11 Quality Bus Corridor justifies the omission of on-site car parking in favor of public realm improvements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PHP18: Residential DensityPolicy Objective PHP20: Protection of Existing Residential AmenityPolicy Objective PHP42: Building Design & HeightSection 12.3.7.7: InfillSection 12.4.5: Car Parking StandardsStillorgan LAP Objectives KDS1, KDS3, KDS4, and KDS6Stillorgan LAP Section 4.5.2
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report evaluates a proposal for a part 4 and 5-storey mixed-use development at 75 Nimble Fingers, Stillorgan, Dublin. The development involves the demolition of an existing two-storey retail building to provide four apartments and a new retail unit. The site is located within a designated Key Development Site (KDS) and is immediately adjacent to the larger Leisureplex redevelopment. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that it was 'piecemeal,' visually o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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