Despite residents concerns apartment plans go ahead
RESIDENT opposition to apartment blocks comprising 86 units in Clondalkin Village, has been denied, following a decision by An Bord Pleanála to approve the development.
South Dublin County Council granted permission for the plans by Clapton Ireland Ltd in February, 2020.
Resident groups launched appeals to An Bord Pleanála against the development at Clondalkin Enterprise Centre on Watery Lane, citing concerns at the impact if will have “on our beautiful village”.
Clapton Ireland Ltd, whose Directors are Jackie Cosgrave and Vincent Cosgrave, plan to demolish existing retail outlets at the enterprise centre and build 86 apartments in two blocks of five and six storeys, along with the construction of four new commercial units.
The Cosgraves operate the Sheldon Park Hotel in Kylemore and numerous other sites in Dublin, including Larkfield House apartments at the former Liffey Valley Fitness Centre.
Resident groups including Castle Park residents association and St Brigid’s residents association launched an appeal to An Bord Pleanála.
In their submission to the council last year, Castle Park Residents Association, objected, stating the site will have an “overbearing” and “detrimental impact of the privacy of residents” at Castle Grove.
The group also cited concerns the development will impact on residential amenities, property values and increase to traffic congestion in Clondalkin Village.
Numerous residents and local councillors, including Cllr Madeleine Johansson, Cllr Eoin O’Broin, and Cllr Francis Timmons, also objected to the council, the majority of submissions mentioned “overbearing” height as a primary concern.
In upholding the appeals, An Bord Pleanála considered that, subject to appeals with conditions set out, the proposed development “would constitute an acceptable form of development in this accessible urban location and emerging village streetscape.”
The Board determined the plans “would not detract from the Architectural Conservation Area, would not seriously injure the visual and residential amenities of the area, and would be acceptable in terms of traffic and convenience.”
