2643/21
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development on lands at the former Mount Argus Monastery, Mount Argus, Kimmage Road Lower, Dublin 6W, within the curtilage of a protected structure (Mount Argus Church). The development will consist of works to include: • Construction of a part 3/4 storey apartment building with undercroft car parking; • The apartment building will provide 22 no. apartments, consisting of 6 no. studio units and 16 no. 1-bed units; • Vehicular access from Mount Argus, car parking, motorcycle parking and bicycle parking - 21 no. car parking spaces, 1 no. motorcycle parking spaces and 43 no. bicycle parking spaces will also be provided; • Landscaping, boundary treatment, bin stores and all associated site works and services.
Core Planning Reasoning
The development was recommended for grant as it constitutes an appropriate infill development on Z15 zoned lands, provides necessary supported social accommodation, and features a revised design that respects the setting and character of the adjacent Protected Structure (Mount Argus Church) while maintaining the residential amenity of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development maintains a functional relationship with the established institutional use of the lands and contributes to compact urban growth in a serviced area.
- The revised design, including a height reduction to 11.99 metres and a flat roof, ensures the building is subservient to the Protected Structure and avoids detrimental visual or overbearing impacts on neighboring residential properties.
- The proposal provides a high standard of residential amenity for future occupants, meeting national apartment guidelines regarding floor areas, dual aspect ratios, and communal open space provision.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 3-4 storey apartment building containing 19 one-bedroom units intended for supported accommodation managed by the Salvation Army. Located on a 0.3863ha site within the curtilage of Mount Argus Church (a Protected Structure) in Dublin 6W, the site currently consists of hardstanding and outbuildings. The proposal was significantly revised following a Further Information request to reduce height and footprint to mitigate concerns raised by the Architectural Co...PDF Document Missing
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