WEB2113/24
Permission is sought for a mixed-use development on lands at Nos. 60-66 Glasnevin Hill, Dublin 9, (excluding the existing real estate unit located at ground floor level of No. 64 Glasnevin Hill). Consisting of: No. 60 (D09DF30); No. 62a (D09 CC01); No. 62b (D09 X9TR) (located at first floor level above unit Nos. 64 and 66); No. 62 (D09 PX05); and No. 66 (D09 R882). The proposed development comprises the following(i) the demolition of the existing buildings on the site comprising part single-storey, part two-storey ‘Washerwoman’ restaurant at No. 60 (D09 DF30) and No. 62a (D09 CC01); 2-bed apartment at No. 62b (D09 X9TR) (located at first floor level above unit Nos. 64 and 66); single-storey childcare unit at No. 62 (D09 PX05); and single-storey pizzeria unit at No. 66 (D09 R882); (ii) the construction of a 5-storey over basement, with lift overrun and stairs above, mixed-use development consisting of the following: (a) Basement level providing bicycle storage (31 no. spaces inclusive of 2 no. cargo bicycle spaces). Access to the basement is provided via a lift from Glasnevin Hill on the northern elevation of the site and an internal residents lift within the building. Ground floor level restaurant to replace the existing Washerwoman restaurant, with pedestrian access provided from Glasnevin Hill. A second pedestrian access from the rear is also proposed serving as an emergency exit and access to bin storage. The restaurant will comprise a seating area, kitchen, dry goods room, cold room, staff changing room, toilets, bin store and store/office. The ground floor level will also accommodate 2 no. apartment lobbies, lift shaft, and refuse storage which will serve the residential units at upper floors. Pedestrian access to the apartments will be provided from Glasnevin Hill. (b) provision of 16 no. apartments, comprising 12 no. one-bed apartments and 4 no. two-bed apartments from 1st to 4th floor levels. Each apartment is provided with an area of private amenity space in the form of a private balcony. Communal open space has been provided at roof level in the form of a 110sq.m terrace area. (iii) The development will also include landscaping; boundary treatments; the provision of SuDS measures, solar panels and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Core Refusal Reason
The demolition of historic buildings and the lack of on-site parking or servicing facilities would negatively impact the character of Glasnevin Village and create significant traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of buildings of historical interest and local significance would contravene development plan policies that favor the retention, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of structures appearing on historic maps.
- The zero-provision of car parking and service delivery facilities would result in unacceptable overspill and haphazard parking, endangering public safety and obstructing pedestrians and bus services.
- The development's over-reliance on public road space conflicts with permitted infrastructure improvements, specifically the Ballymun to Finglas BusConnects scheme, creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a mixed-use development at 60-66 Glasnevin Hill, Dublin 9, which required the demolition of existing buildings of historical significance. The local authority refused the application primarily because the buildings contribute positively to the historic streetscape of Glasnevin Village and their removal would set an undesirable precedent. Furthermore, the absence of on-site parking and servicing was deemed a threat to public safety and residential amenity, as it...PDF Document Missing
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