2979/21
The development will consist of the demolition of existing St. Vincent’s Swimming Pool (derelict single storey detached building c. 757 sqm) and the construction of 6 no. dwellings, comprising 1 no. 2 storey 5 bedroom dwelling, 2 no. 2 storey 4 bedroom dwellings and 1 no. 2.5 storey 5 bedroom dwelling in a single terraced block on sites 3 – 6 inclusive and 2 no. houses in a two storey semi-detached block comprising a 4 bedroom house on site 1 and a 3 bedroom house on site 2, including all associated on and off-site development works, car parking, boundary treatment works, soft and hard landscaping on the site of c. 0.24 ha, and removal of existing c. 2m high boundary wall to create direct vehicular and pedestrian access by the extension of the existing Towerview Cottages cul de sac. The development will also include the provision of a temporary construction access road (c. 90m long) through the adjoining St. Vincent school lands with vehicular access onto the Finglas Road and the temporary removal (and future reinstatement) of existing single storey storage building c. 57m sq. required to facilitate the temporary access. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared and is included with the application.
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is located on serviced urban land zoned Z15 where residential use is open for consideration; it represents an appropriate increase in density on a brownfield site and, subject to compliance with conditions and mitigation measures, would not negatively impact residential amenities, traffic safety, or the integrity of nearby European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development is established under the Z15 zoning objective and the proposed density of 37.5 units per hectare represents an efficient use of serviced urban land consistent with national policy.
- The design and layout of the six dwellings provide a suitable transition between the existing single-storey cottages and the larger school buildings without causing unacceptable overshadowing, overlooking, or overbearing impacts.
- Potential ecological and environmental impacts, specifically regarding Light-bellied Brent Geese on adjoining lands and traffic management on Tower View road, can be successfully mitigated through seasonal construction constraints and site-specific management plans.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of a derelict 757 sqm swimming pool at St. Vincent's CBS, Glasnevin, and the construction of 6 dwellings (a terrace of four and two semi-detached units). The site is a 0.24-hectare infill plot located at the end of the Tower View Cottages cul-de-sac. A third-party appeal from local residents raised concerns regarding traffic congestion on the narrow access road, parking shortages, and potential structural damage during construction. The Inspector notes that a...PDF Document Missing
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