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The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing single storey commercial premises and the construction of a mix-use development four-storey block (ranging from 2-4 storeys with the upper floors set back), with a medical centre at ground level, and 9 no. apartments on the upper floors (comprising of 1 no. studio unit, 4 no. 1-bed/2-person apartments, 1 no. 2-bed/3-person apartment and 3 no. 2-bed/4-person apartments) with balconies to the west and south elevations and a communal open space at third floor level. The proposed development will also provide for pedestrian and cyclist access from Church Road, an emergency exit to the medical centre from Blythe Avenue, associated internal refuse storage and plant areas at ground floor level, 42 no. bicycle parking spaces at ground floor level, associated signage to the northern elevation of the development along Church Road, plant, P.V. solar panels at roof level and all associated site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends granting permission because the development is consistent with the 'Z1' residential zoning objective, promotes compact urban growth on a serviced infill site, and addresses previous flood risk concerns by placing a 'less vulnerable' medical use at ground level without negatively impacting the residential amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed four-storey mixed-use development represents an appropriate contemporary design for a corner plot that facilitates compact growth in accordance with national and local planning policies.
- The development successfully mitigates flood risk by introducing a non-residential medical center at ground floor level, overcoming previous reasons for refusal on the site.
- The absence of on-site car parking is justified by the site's proximity to extensive public transport services (DART, Luas, and Bus) and aligns with the Dublin City Development Plan’s objectives for sustainable mobility.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of an idle former credit union building at a 0.39ha corner site on Church Road, East Wall, to be replaced by a four-storey block. This new structure consists of a ground-floor medical centre and 9 apartments across the upper levels. The site context is a mature residential neighborhood dominated by two-storey terraced housing. The Inspector emphasizes that the project addresses significant site constraints, notably flood risk, by replacing previously proposed...PDF Document Missing
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