4011/23

RETENTION PERMISSION for the development for which retention permission is sought consists of the following: installation of pedestrian access gates at the entrance to the residential development at Fassaught Avenue, alterations to the boundary treatment with the residential properties on Carnlough Road consisting of an anti-climb mesh fence, alterations to the boundary treatment with nos. 134 and 136 Carnlough Road consisting of the provision of a paladin fence and a high level privacy screen comprising solid timber panelling above.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The development is recommended for a grant of retention permission subject to an amended condition regarding gate opening hours; this strikes a balance between protecting the residential amenities of residents from documented anti-social behaviour and maintaining the planning objective of urban permeability for the wider community.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant successfully demonstrated that the 'Hamilton Walk' pedestrian link has been a focal point for significant anti-social behavior, including 154 recorded incidents, which justifies a move away from the parent permission's 24-hour access requirement.
  • A year-round closing time of 22:30 is considered inadequate for protecting the amenity of ground-floor residents during winter months when daylight hours are short and passive surveillance is less effective.
  • A seasonal closing schedule, modeled on the Dublin City Parks Strategy, represents an optimum compromise that facilitates access to community amenities during daylight hours while restricting access after dark to deter crime.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective Z1 (Residential)Section 5.5 (Social Inclusion)Policy Objective QHSN12 (Neighbourhood Development)Section 15.4.5 (Safe & Secure Design)Policy Objective CCUV40 (Safety in Public Realm)Policy Objective QHSN21 (Gated Residential Development)Section 15.8.10 (Gated Communities)Section 8.5.6 (Sustainable Modes - Active Travel)Policy Objective SMT16 (Walking, Cycling and Active Travel)Policy Objective SMT18 (The Pedestrian Environment)Policy Objective CCUV39 (Permeable Public Realm)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks the retention of a controlled pedestrian access gate and boundary treatments at Hamilton Gardens, a 485-unit residential scheme in Cabra. The site, formerly industrial, features a north-south link called 'Hamilton Walk' providing permeability between Fassaugh Avenue and a neighbourhood centre anchored by an Aldi supermarket. While the parent permission required unrestricted access, the developer installed gates in response to severe anti-social behavior. Dublin City Council gr...
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