SD21A/0135

Demolition to the rear of Little John Centre; construction of a three to four storey development (on an overall site of 0.14ha) comprising 20 one bedroom Housing for Older People apartments (each with balcony/terrace); 1 vehicular access point via Cherry Grove; 8 car parking spaces; 20 bicycle parking spaces; bin storage; an ESB substation and all boundary treatment, site services, landscaping and site development.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is located on land zoned for local centre development where housing for older people is permitted in principle, and it is considered that the scheme would not lead to an over-concentration of social housing, nor would it seriously injure residential amenity or traffic safety in the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site's LC zoning explicitly permits housing for older people, making the principle of development acceptable under the County Development Plan.
  • The provision of 20 units is considered a minor intervention that does not result in an undue concentration of social housing relative to the existing urban grain of Walkinstown.
  • Initial concerns regarding building height, design transition, and waste management were successfully addressed through the Further Information process, ensuring no significant impact on the amenity of neighboring residents.

Cited Policies (CDP)

South Dublin County Development Plan 2016-2022Zoning Objective LC (Local Centres)Policy IE1 (Surface Water Drainage)Policy H1 Objective 4 (Social Integration)Policy H1 Objective 5 (Specific Housing Needs)

Decision Document Summary

This report pertains to a planning application by Number Four Red Limited for the demolition of the Little John Centre and the construction of a 3/4 storey building comprising 20 one-bed housing units for older people in Walkinstown, Dublin 12. The 0.14ha corner site is located in a mixed-use area characterized by two-storey residential terraces and nearby commercial services. A third-party appeal was lodged by a local resident concerning the concentration of social housing in the area. The Insp...
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