4067/24: The site is bound to the north east by the River Tolka, Tom Clarke House to the south east, Orchard Road to the west and south. The site is c.0.26 ha in size. The development will consist of: • The demolition of existing single storey sheds, warehouses and structures on site used as part of the former DCC depot and boxing club; • Provision of a 2 No. to 5 No. storey building at an overall height of c.21m including 38 No. apartments which are all 1 bed social housing units for older people (gross floor area of c. 2,825 sqm); • Car parking including 1 No. visitor car parking spaces, 2 No. EV charging car parking space, 1 No. universal accessible car parking space located at surface;• 12 No. cycle parking spaces are provided including 4 No. short stay visitor spaces and 8 No. long stay spaces; 8 No. mobility scooter parking bays;• Vehicular and pedestrian access is provided via existing access to Orchard Road;• A new pedestrian access is provided to Tom Clarke House; • Photovoltaic panels at roof level • Landscaping including open space, terraces, balconies facing north east, north west and south east; and • All ancillary works including green roofs, plant rooms, bin stores, an ESB substation, and community room at around floor level. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and has been submitted with the planning.
Former Dublin City Council Depot, Orchard Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, D03XV67
DecisionGrant permission
Decided18 December 2024
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- 2879/19Planning permission for the redevelopment of Meagher's Pub at 283, 285 Richmond Road, Fairview, Dublin 3, D03 DK26. The development will consist of: 1. Modifications to approved development (Reg. Ref: 3717/18) involving: (i) a reduction of the ground floor area of the existing public house; (ii) the construction of a basement to accommodate customer toilets, staff room and storage area; (iii) the demolition of an existing entrance doors and stairs, the area to be added to the public house area, and (iv) the addition of one number single bedroom at first floor level. 2. Changes to vehicular entrance to prioritise incoming cars, and, 3. The construction of a three storey hostel to the rear, with 17 no. double bedrooms and one no. common / television room and involves a reduction in the number of car parking spaces from eighteen to fifteen, all at Meagher's Public House, 283-285 Richmond Road, Fairview, Dublin 3, D03 DK26. / 0.1 km away / 25 June 2019Granted
- 4941/23Permission for new vehicular access to front, with all related works. / 0.1 km away / 02 February 2024Granted