Additional info sought for ‘age friendly’ apartment complex

ADDITIONAL information is sought by Dublin City council for a new “age friendly” apartment complex at a former commercial premises in Walkinstown.

Applicants Delta Acorn Ltd, are seeking permission for the demolition of existing factory and ancillary buildings at the former Lighting & Electrical Distribution Group Ltd Factory Complex, Moeran Road.

The plans state the proposal is for the construction of a 1-5 storey “age friendly independent living residential” development.

The 59 apartments include provision for 51 one-bed units and eight two-bed units.

According to the plans, each apartment is provided with a private balcony or terrace and has access to communal landscaped open space in the central courtyard and a communal roof garden on the southern block.

The development is served by 18 car park spaces and 60 bicycle parking spaces.

A number of submissions were made by residents, citing concerns regarding privacy, traffic/parking and access, and impact on local infrastructure.

City planners are seeking additional information on a number of areas, including water services, flood risk, landscaping design, and elevations.

A report by Delta in the plans states the operation of management by both residents and the overall scheme is central to the success of the development, and that there are many examples of well managed older persons schemes by approved housing bodies and local authorities in the country.

Upgrade works to the existing vehicular entrance off Moeran Road are also included in the plans, as are landscaping, boundary treatments, drainage and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.