Decision expected on former Vincent L Byrne site
AN BORD PLEANÁLA are currently deciding on whether the proposed 305 apartment development at the former Vincent L Byrne site at Palmerstown can be assessed as a Strategic Housing Development (SHD).
This was revealed at a recent Lucan Area Committee meeting of South Dublin County Council.
A 305 apartment development is proposed for the former Vincent L Byrne site in Palmerstown
Councillors Guss O’Connell, Paul Gogarty, William Lavelle, Liona O’Toole, Ed O’Brien, Vicki Casserly, Ruth Nolan and Danny O’Brien all tabled a question asking the Chief Executive "If any discussions have taken place in the last two years with outside parties in relation to the development of the Vincent L Byrne site in Palmerstown and, if so, supply a detailed report?”
The Council replied that on May 4 last An Bord Pleanála received a pre-application consultation request for a Strategic Housing Development (SHD) of 305 apartments in two blocks ranging from to 3 – 8 storeys with ancillary facilities including gym, community / recreational rooms and crèche at Palmerstown Retail Park, Kennelsfort Road Lower, Dublin 20.
The Council said that ABP now have to form and issue an opinion as to whether the proposed development can be assessed as a SHD.
“The pre-application stage can take up to 9 weeks. If An Bord Pleanála form an opinion that the proposed development can be assessed as a SHD, the applicant will have to notify the Council and the public to facilitate the making of submissions.
A summary of the views expressed by elected members of the Lucan ACM on the proposed development can also be submitted to An Bord Pleanála.
The Council added: “An Bord Pleanála is required to make their determination in respect of a SHD planning application within a 16 week period from receipt.
“This period can be extended if an oral hearing is held.If An Bord Pleanála form opinion that the proposed development cannot be assessed as a SHD, the applicant has the opportunity to submit the application directly to South Dublin County Council for decision.”
