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Granbrind Terenure Ltd. intends to apply for Permission for Development at this site (c.0.54Ha), at Terenure Synagogue, No. 32A Rathfarnham Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 6W On lands generally bounded by Rathfarnham Road (R114) to the west, Greenmount Lawns to the east, No. 32 Rathfarnham Road and Beachlawn Mews to the north, No. 34 Rathfarnham Road and Wasdale Park to the south. The proposed development will consist of 66no. apartment units accomodated within 3no. apartment blocks (Blocks A, B and C) ranging from 3-6 storeys in height over basement comprising 26no. 1-bedroom units and 40no. 2-bedroom units, each provided with a private balcony/terrace, a 1 storey ancillary residential amenity building (c.59.0sqm); associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and boundary treatment works, including demolition of the existing buildings on site (c.1,156sqm), communal and private open space, 43no. car parking spaces (including 40no. located at basement level and 3no. at surface level), 3no. motorcycle parking spaces at basement level, residential and visitor bicycle parking spaces located at surface level. Relocation of existing site entrance to provide vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian access at Rathfarnham Road (R114) to serve the proposed development.
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development provides for a compact and sustainable form of urban development on an underutilised brownfield site in a highly accessible location, providing a sustainable density without seriously injuring the visual or residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development provides for a compact and sustainable form of urban development at a highly accessible location on brownfield lands.
- The proposed design, as amended by Further Information, successfully balances the need for increased density with the protection of the residential and visual amenities of adjoining properties.
- The proposal is consistent with the objectives of the National Planning Framework and the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding compact growth and transport-oriented development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of the former Terenure Synagogue and associated buildings (excepting the Mikvah) to construct 60 apartment units in three blocks ranging from 3 to 5 storeys. The 0.54ha site is a flat, infill brownfield plot located on Rathfarnham Road, a high-capacity public transport corridor near Terenure Village. While the synagogue building is of some local social significance, the Inspector found its demolition acceptable as it is not a Protected Structure and is unsuit...PDF Document Missing
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