4879/22

Permission is sought to amend the residential development permitted under reg. ref. 3743/19 (ABP-307424-20). The proposed revisions to the scheme comprises: Increase in residential units from 73 no. to 78 no. with a unit mix of 1 no. studio units; 16 no. 1 bed units; 8 no. 2 bed (3 person) units; 46 no. 2 bed (4 person) units and 7 no. 3 bed units Internal revisions to permitted units The proposal provides for an additional floor to the secondary block (resulting in 5 total over basement) and to the primary block (resulting in 10 storeys over basement) including the provision of an additional amenity area and an external swimming pool at 9th floor level Elevational revisions and consequential revisions to the scheme Provision of new single storey multi use amenity pavilion within the open space Increase in car parking provision from 73 no. to 78 no. within existing basement footprint All associated site development works, revised photovoltaic panels to roof spaces, landscaping and tree removal

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the principle of development is acceptable under the Z1 zoning; however, a specific condition was required to remove the 10th floor of the primary residential block due to its failure to integrate architecturally, its negative visual impact, and potential for adverse sunlight/daylight impacts on adjacent residential properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed increase in residential density and the addition of a floor to the secondary block are consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and the objectives of the 2022-2028 Development Plan.
  • The proposed 10th floor on the primary block is architecturally discordant with the existing campus and would cause significant negative visual impact and potential overshadowing of the neighboring 'Links' building.
  • Subject to the removal of the 10th floor by condition, the development would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area and would provide a high standard of residential accommodation.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z1 Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsPolicy SC14: Building Height StrategyPolicy SC15: Building Height UsesPolicy SC16: Building Height LocationsPolicy SC17: Building HeightAppendix 3: Height StrategySection 3.2: Development Management Criteria (National Guidelines)SPPR 1 to 4 (Building Height Guidelines)Section 15.5.5: DensitySection 15.9.8: Communal Amenity Space

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought to amend a previously permitted 73-unit residential scheme at Elmpark Green, Dublin 4, to increase the unit count to 78. The proposal involved adding a 10th floor to the primary block, a 5th floor to the secondary block, and constructing a new single-storey multi-use pavilion. The site is a mixed-use campus located near Merrion Road, adjacent to a golf course and the Bellevue Park residential estate. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding excessive height, density,...
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