3825/23

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: a site which is within the curtilage of a protected structure known as Manresa House. The proposed development will consist of: (1) a new single storey, flat-roofed building located to the southeast of the protected structure to provide for new ESB substation, (2) associated landscaping works including stepped approach to existing meadow from main entrance avenue.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is considered acceptable as it provides necessary infrastructure for the area and campus, respects the character of the Protected Structure, protects residential amenity through adequate separation and screening, and includes suitable ecological and landscaping mitigation measures.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed substation is a permissible use under the relevant land use zonings and provides essential electrical infrastructure for both the Jesuit Centre and the wider surrounding area.
  • The separation distance (c. 40m) and proposed mitigation measures, including a hornbeam hedge and timber fencing, ensure the development will not result in significant adverse impacts on the residential amenities of neighboring properties in terms of noise or visual overbearing.
  • The development will not negatively impact the character, setting, or fabric of the Protected Structure (Manresa House), as confirmed by the Conservation Officer's report and the submitted Conservation Report.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z15 (Community and Social Infrastructure)Zoning Objective Z1 (To protect, provide and improve residential amenities)Section 9.5.12 (Energy Utilities)Chapter 10 Policy GI41 (Green Infrastructure)Chapter 11 Policy BHA2 (Built Heritage and Archaeology)

Decision Document Summary

This report pertains to the proposed construction of an ESB substation on a 0.173 ha site located in the northeastern corner of the grounds of Manresa House, Clontarf, which is a Protected Structure. The proposal consists of a 22 sq.m. single-storey flat-roofed building designed to meet increased electrical demand for the Jesuit Centre and facilitate EV charging. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding noise, vibration, loss of trees, and the impact on local fauna (bats, badgers, and pi...
SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.

PDF Document Missing

The original decision document for this case could not be linked. This often happens for older cases or those with restricted documentation.

Search for case on ABP