There’s a new attempt to application to convert space intended for a market to a convenience shop. The space is on Newmarket and Mill Street in the Liberties – previously where the Green Door Market was. The site was redeveloped several years ago on condition that they had a market space. For the second time, …
Category Archives: Local areas
Appealed: we still don’t need slot machines in Dolphin’s Barn
There was an application to build an “amusement centre” – really a slot machine hall – in Dolphin’s Barn, back in mid-2024. I put in an objection and the council rejected the plan. But the developer appealed it to An Bord Pleanála. Below is my rebuttal of their appeal, which builds on my previous objection …
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Suir Road junction upgrade: my thoughts
Dublin City Council are proposing big changes to the junction of Suir Road, Davitt Road and Dolphin Road. The full plans are online here, with consultation closing on the 9th of August 2024.
Why I’m against the “amusement centre” plan in Dolphin’s Barn
Below is a planning observation I sent in on plans for an “amusement centre” proposed for Dolphin’s Barn. The full project details are here and observations wereopen until 28 August 2024. UPDATE: Dublin City Council thankfully REJECTED this application in September 2024. The full decision is here. The developer has now appealed to An Bord …
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Bulfin greening: my submission
The council have announced plans for two new greening projects in Inchicore – both on the edges of the Bulfin Estate.
2 new greening projects for Inchicore
The council have announced plans for two new greening projects in Inchicore – both on the edges of the Bulfin Estate.
Camac flood risk: what is being done?
The River Camac is one of the main tributaries to the Liffey, but carries a risk of flooding. In 2011, there was a particularly bad flood which submerged homes, caused huge damage, and leaves many residents in the area understandably concerned and often unable to access insurance.
15 new trees for Rialto: the plans
Dublin City Council is working to plant more street trees and bring more nature into the city. The Greens are strongly supportive and we are pushing the council to do more, along with budgeting for more parks, pocket forests, and greenery. Some planting has already been done in the Rialto area along Reuben Street, with …
Column: Why I’m backing Dublin city’s new transport plan
Traffic is ruining Dublin city centre – and we now have a bold plan to fix it. Decades of poor planning and a lack of joined-up thinking have left the city centre a place of transport misery.
Liffey Vale Biodiversity centre in Chapelizod & Islandbridge: latest
There’s a brilliant plan to build a biodiversity centre along the north bank of the Liffey, between Chapelizod and Islandbridge, just south of the Phoenix Park. The full project name is the “Cois Abhann Liffey Vale Biodiversity Centre”, which will restore and expand the historic Liffey Vale House, a beautiful Georgian building that has fallen …
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