Green light sought for building of 111-bedroom nursing home

PLANS have been lodged for the incorporation of a protected structure in Ballyboden with the construction of a 111-bedroom nursing home and five town houses.

The applicant, Luxcare Limited, filed the planning application with South Dublin County Council seeking permission for the proposed development on the site of a former builders merchants on Taylor’s Lane.

In a design statement included with the application, the developer stated that the existing Newbrook House, a protected structure, “will be carefully integrated into the overall design”.

Newbrook House dates back as far as the mid-18th century, when it formed part of Newbrook Mill – a paper mill.

According to the application, the paper mill and manufacturing businesses was started by John Mansergh, who died in 1763.

Newbrook Mill was extensively damaged by a fire in 1942 and it was later demolished.

In the intervening years, the overall site was used as a builder’s merchant with Newbrook House vacant for several years.

If the plans get the go-ahead, the plan is to retain key features of Newbrook House and ensure that it is “restored to its former glory”.

The proposed development consists of a 3-4 storey nursing home building with 111-bedrooms complete with ensuites.

Five new three-storey dwellings, or “town houses”, with associated parking, landscaping and services are also included in the application.

Formation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access point off Taylor’s Lane with the provision of 18 car-parking spaces, which include two accessible and two electric vehicle spots, are among the plans.

There is also provision of 24 short- and long-stay cycle-parking spaces.

The project is expected to generate permanent employment for 100 full- and part-time care staff at the nursing home – as well as construction jobs.

Glasgow-based Morrison Community Care Group, who is claimed to be an award-winning nursing care provider, is the “main driving force behind this development”.

The closing date for third-part submissions in relation to this development is September 23, with a decision due from the local planning authority on October 14, 2021.