RefusedDecided 22 April 2022Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council

Falmore, Falls Road, Rathmichael, Dublin 18, D18 K5P3

Planning application ABP31234721
DecisionRefuse permission
Decided22 April 2022
Application typePermission (SHD)
Source documents34

Site

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6refusal reasons21conditions8nearby records

Proposed development

Application description published by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.
Permission for a strategic housing development consisting of: (i) Demolition of

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Refusal reasons

DesignResidential AmenityEcologyPremature ServicesDesignDesign

6 refusal reasons and 34 council documents — in the €39 site risk brief

Site brief

Conditions

  • 1Development shall be carried out in entirety in accordance with lodged plans, particulars and specifications.Compliance
  • 2Block A amended to omit second floor level (omitting 12 units, max height 5 storeys). Block B amended to omit second floor level (omitting 10 units, max height 4 storeys).Other
  • 3Each proposed apartment shall be used as a single dwelling unit only and shall not be sub-divided.Occupancy
  • 4Submit revised landscaping proposals providing for greater retention of existing trees and hedgerows, including larger scale trees, cross sections, hydrological analysis, and identification of underground services.Landscaping Boundary
  • 5Submit detailed drawings for a continuous pedestrian/cyclist link directly up to the northern site boundary and realignment/upgrade work to Falls Road.Traffic Access
  • 6Submit revised drawings for 113 car parking spaces with clear allocation; revised boundary/road realignment layout (5.5m carriageway, 2m footpaths, forward gear refuse access, appropriate tactiles/radii).Traffic Access
  • 7Submit a detailed Construction Management Plan addressing traffic conflict, TMP, access route, compound, deliveries, staff parking, vehicle cleansing, noise/dust, and complaints procedure.Construction Management
  • 8Quality Audits (Road Safety, Access, Cycle, Walking) at Stage 2 and Stage 3 per DMURS/TII standards, with independent audit team approved by PA.Traffic Access
  • 9Appoint a Travel Plan Manager/Coordinator for 5 years to implement, monitor and review the Mobility Management Plan, providing annual reports to PA.Traffic Access
  • 10All car parking spaces allocated to specific units, sold with units, not sold separately or let.Traffic Access
  • 11All residential car parking spaces constructed to accommodate future EV charging points without future excavations.Traffic Access
  • 12Basement car park designed and constructed per ICE 'Design Recommendations for Multi Storey and Underground Car Park Fourth Edition' (2011).Traffic Access

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6 refusal reasons and 34 council documents — in the €39 site risk brief

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6 refusal reasons and 34 council documents — in the €39 site risk brief

Site brief

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