SD21A/0038

Revisions to the permitted 3-4 storey apartment and duplex apartment building (under planning Reg Ref ABP-305343-19) comprising: omission of the permitted commercial unit at upper ground floor level; reconfiguration of the internal floor plans of the apartment building and duplex units (all levels); associated changes to all elevations (including removal of setback at fourth floor level of the apartment block at the south, north and west elevations); minor repositioning of building footprint and minor decrease in parapet height; reconfiguration of layout to provide 2 additional 2-bedroom apartments and a reduction in 1 bedroom apartments (providing for 52 residential dwellings [50 dwellings permitted]) comprising 4 1-bedroom apartments, 36 2-bedroom apartments and 12 3-bedroom duplex units (6 1-bedroom apartments, 32 2-bedroom apartments and 12 3-bedroom duplex units permitted), (resulting in 382 dwellings on the overall wider site area); minor amendments to parking spaces, footpaths, associated road access and ancillary landscape treatment, all on a site on lands at Burgage Street and Newcastle Boulevard (and part of the wider site known as Newcastle South and Ballynakelly), Newcastle, Co. Dublin, relating to Reg Ref ABP-305343-19 - subject site comprises 0.64ha.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The unjustified removal of a required commercial/retail unit at a strategic corner site, which contravenes the Newcastle Local Area Plan objectives and results in poor urban design and lack of future adaptability.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The omission of the commercial/retail unit at this strategic corner location contravenes the Newcastle Local Area Plan (Objective BNM2) and fails to provide necessary local services or ensure future adaptability of the ground floor space.
  • The proposed development fails to meet essential urban design criteria regarding public realm provision, wayfinding, and residential amenity, leading to a substandard form of development at a prominent location.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information and assessments regarding surface water attenuation, SuDS, road safety layouts, bicycle parking, and daylight/sunlight impacts.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Newcastle LAP 6.13.3Newcastle LAP Objective BNM2SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022 Section 2.2.1Newcastle LAP Section 7Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas Guidelines 2009

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought revisions to a permitted 3-4 storey apartment and duplex development at a strategic corner site in Newcastle, Co. Dublin. The application was refused primarily because it proposed the removal of a commercial unit required by the Newcastle Local Area Plan without adequate justification or marketing evidence. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the replacement of commercial space with residential units at this location would compromise the public realm, wayfindi...
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