4906/23
PROTECTED STRUCTURE:The development will consist of works to include: Construction of 12 no. residential units in a 3-storey building; The duplex arrangement will provide 6 no. 1-bed own-door apartments at ground floor level and 6 no. 2-bed duplexes across first and second floor levels with associated terraces and balconies; 10 no. car parking spaces and bicycle parking; Landscaping, boundary treatments, bin store and all associated site works and services.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in a deficiency of car parking spaces on-site, inconsistent with Development Plan standards and previously permitted layouts, likely leading to on-street parking and traffic congestion in the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of the proposed use as a residential institution for homeless accommodation is acceptable and compatible with the Z15 zoning and established institutional history of the site.
- The 3-storey, flat-roofed building design is considered sensitively sited and subservient, and would not negatively impact the character or setting of the Protected Structure (Mount Argus Church).
- The proposed parking layout is unsatisfactory as it results in an unjustified loss of previously permitted spaces and lacks clear information on the cumulative parking demand for the site, creating a potential traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to Phase 3 of a family accommodation hub at the former Mount Argus Monastery, comprising 12 residential units (6 apartments and 6 duplexes) in a three-storey building. The site is located within the curtilage of Mount Argus Church, a Protected Structure. While Dublin City Council refused permission primarily due to the impact on the setting of the Protected Structure, the Inspector disagreed, finding the design to be modest and subservient. However, the Inspector identifi...PDF Document Missing
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