Agenda and minutes

Planning Application Ref.:      4011/18

Main Location:                        1 Annesley Park, Dublin 6.

Application Type:                    Permission

Application Date:                    25/09/2018

Registration Date:                   25/09/2018

Last Date for Observations:    30/10/2018

Description: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought by Seabren Developments Ltd. for the development of a site of c.0.50 ha comprising a commercial premises former Deignan Bros Limited (Eircode D06 H026) and curtilage to the rear of Annesley Park bounded by existing pedestrian lanes to the rear of Killeen Road, Ormond Road and Annesley Park, with access from Dunville Close, and alterations to boundary of No. 1 Annesley Park, (Eircode D06 XW97) a Protected Structure, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. The development will consist of the demolition of all buildings on the former commercial site to the rear and the construction of a new residential development with access from the existing vehicular access road along Dunville Close, The proposed development includes widening the access road along Dunville Close, including demolition of boundary wall and shed to the rear and side of No. 1 Annesley Park (Eircode D06 XW97), Dublin 6, a Protected Structure. The development will comprise 20 no. residential houses consisting of 11 no. 3 storey 4 bed houses and 9 number 2.5 storey 3 bed houses ranging in size from circa 187 sqm to 145 sqm each with rear gardens and terraces with (opaque glazed screening). Each house will have a parking space to the front together with 2 number visitor spaces for the development and bicycle parking, bin storages areas. The proposal also includes all associated site development works, roads and paths, landscaping boundary treatment, including works and repairs of existing boundary walls, rear pedestrian access to each dwelling, public lighting and piped service provision.

Order: Noted.

Planning Application Ref.:      4106/18

Main Location:                        The Swan Centre, Rathmines Road Lower / Castlewood Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin 6.

Application Type:                    Permission

Application Date:                    5/10/2018

Registration Date:                   5/10/2018

Last Date for Observations:    8/11/2018

The development will consist of: - The demolition of existing pitched glazed roof over mall - The construction of a new entrance door from Castlewood Terrace into a re-configured access corridor, stair core and goods lift - The construction of a new 331sq.m storage space at first floor level adjacent to Castlewood Terrace, accessed from the extended existing stair core; and a new goods lift and stair core from reconfigured service yard - The extension of the existing stair and lifts core in order to connect all levels from existing, parking space up to new second floor, and a new glazed link connecting both existing and new stair cores to the east - The construction of a new glazed link corridor around the existing glazed 'dome' over shopping mall to link the access corridor to new gym an office building - The construction of a new gym and office structure on the second floor (roof level) of the existing shopping centre. The new structure will increase the overall height of the building to part three storeys and part five storeys in height - The new proposal includes for a roof terrace of 224sq.m at third floor level, and a roof terrace 31sq.m at fourth floor level, both onto Rathmines Road Lower - The front facade of the existing buildings on to Rathmines Road Lower will be re-clad in pale grey brick above ground floor level to create a new three storey scale to the street - Existing fire escape stairs to the north and south of the proposal will be upgraded, internalised and improved to facilitate the development - All associated site works. The total area of the proposed development is 3832sq.m. The total site area is 14582sq.m. and is bounded by Rathmines Road Lower, Castlewood Lane and Castlewood Avenue.

Order: Noted.

Order: Agreed.

       i.          Minutes of the Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on 23^rd October 2018.

      ii.          Prioritisation of the implementation of Sandymount Green Traffic Scheme.

     iii.          Presentation on Fitzwilliam Cycleroute.

       i.         Minutes of the Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on 23^rd October 2018.

Order: Noted.

     ii.         Prioritisation of the implementation of Sandymount Green Traffic Scheme.

Order: Noted and agreed.

    iii.         Presentation on Fitzwilliam Cycleroute.

Order: Noted.

i.                 Report on the proposed extension to Irishtown Stadium, Ringsend, Dublin 4.

ii.                Report on the proposed disposal of a site at 26 New Street South, Dublin 8 to the Peter McVerry Trust CLG.

i.                Report on the proposed extension to Irishtown Stadium, Ringsend, Dublin 4.

Order: Agreed to recommend to City Council.

ii.              Report on the proposed disposal of a site at 26 New Street South, Dublin 8 to the Peter McVerry Trust CLG.

Order: Agreed to recommend to City Council.  Cllr. Flynn opposed.

       i.          Update on Community Development, Environmental Services Unit, Housing Projects & Local Area Improvements and Sports & Recreation Sections.

      ii.          Report on a proposed naming and numbering of a development at 76 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay.

     iii.          Report on a proposal to name a development at 14 – 16 Dartry Road, Dublin 6 as Temple Park Mews.

       i.         Update on Community Development, Environmental Services Unit, Housing Projects & Local Area Improvements and Sports & Recreation Sections.

Order: Noted.

     ii.         Report on a proposed naming and numbering of a development at 76 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay.

Order: Agreed.

    iii.         Report on a proposal to name a development at 14 – 16 Dartry Road, Dublin 6 as Temple Park Mews.

Order: Agreed.

Emergency Motion from Councillor Chris Andrews

That this area committee supports the offer by Hibernia Reit to upgrade the pavement on the west side of Creighton Street as a matter of urgency before the end of the year in accordance with Dublin City Council requirements, as the company will be moving off site at the end of 2018 and the upgrading works may cost more to be carried out or may be significantly delayed. 

Order: Agreed.

Motion 1 from Councillor Dermot Lacey

This committee agrees to ask the manager to install additional bins along Nutley Lane, Donnybrook, as argued for cogently in the email submitted with this motion.

“For some time I have meant to talk to you about the litter on Nutley Lane. I need hardly tell you that the pedestrian traffic on the lane has increased significantly over time, but it has got much busier over the past year or so.

I think this arises from many more students on their way from Merrion Road (bus) and Sydney Parade (train) to UCD, increased shopping traffic to the Merrion Centre, RTE employees (which is very obvious in the mornings / evenings and especially at lunchtime on way to Merrion Centre, St. Michael’s students (more seem to be walking and getting bus) and of course the hospital traffic.

With that increase in people has come a very obvious increase in litter. I can’t tell you how often I have picked up RTE coffee cups, milk cartons etc.

Dermot, there is a need to improve the litter bin arrangements on the lane and this is mainly on the side where houses are, opposite Elm Park.  I suggest that there should be a bigger bin (or a second one) at the junction to Nutley Avenue (to cater for the stuff from the St. Michael’s boys on their to / from Merrion Centre.

There should be an additional bin at the entrance to Broc House.

There should also be an additional bin probably just below the entrance to RTE.

Finally, (on the opposite side) the bin close to the bus stop at the entrance to the hospital must be relocated.  Those standing in the bus shelter cannot see the bin as it is behind the "wall" at the side of the shelter with the result that the area is regularly littered and the bin there is far too small.  If it was a bigger bin and moved to a more visible position it would greatly improve the position.”

Order: Report to councillor.

Motion 2 from Councillors Mary Freehill and Dermot Lacey

To reiterate the commitments made by this committee over the past 18 years that Dublin City Council reclaim Rathmines Town Hall for the people of Rathmines when the lease terminates in 2032.  The Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) will move from their building across the road which gives the current occupiers of the Town Hall, the City of Dublin Education and Training Board an opportunity to occupy the Dublin Institute of Technology  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

Order: Noted.