Developers appeal decision over Walkinstown development plan
By Maurice Garvey
DEVELOPERS have appealed a decision by Dublin City Council to refuse permission for a mixed-use development containing 58 residential units in Walkinstown.
Canmar Properties Limited submitted the appeal with An Bord Pleanála.
The site for the mixed-use development in Walkinstown
In November, Canmar sought permission from Dublin City Council for a residential and commercial development, at a site bounded and accessed by both Walkinstown Road and Balfe Road.
Plans contained proposals for the demolition of all existing buildings on site, and the construction of a mixed-use commercial and residential development in four blocks, accommodating three commercial units and 58 residential units.
Up to 15 submissions were lodged by residents, who objected to the proposals, citing concerns over the size of the development, and impact on local amenities.
City planners refused permission on February 1, stating the layout of the proposed development would be “overlooking and overbearing upon both existing residences in the vicinity and potential residences within the scheme.”
Not comply
City planners said Block C would not comply with the minimum provision of private open space per house under provisions within the City Development Plan, and would be “contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.”
A detailed appeal, lodged with An Bord Pleanála on February 28, on behalf of Canmar Properties, says the scheme is located on a brown field site “well serviced by public transport links.”
“The scheme in terms of composition, scale and density is correctly proportioned for this site given its location and zoning.”
The proposed mix of residential types are “sized to meet and considerably exceeded guideline standards” and deliver a substantial number of new homes in a manner that “reinforces and improves the area.”
ABP have yet to make a decision on the appeal.
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