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: Planning observations
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 now the developer is back appealing it to An Bord Pleanála. Below is my rebuttal of their appeal, which builds on …
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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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SuperValu solar: a supportive observation
Supervalu in Walkinstown are planning to cover their roof in solar panels. Working with brilliant local Green rep, Ray Cunningham, I sent in a supportive observation to be added to their planning application.
Swap AirBnB for housing on Thomas Street: my planning observation
There’s a planning application to convert commercial/office space on Thomas Street to AirBnB-style short-stay apartments. In essence, I think the plans to change from office to accommodation are positive, but regular housing (for rent or purchase) would be preferable and more in line with city policy – especially given Ireland’s housing shortage. UPDATE: Dublin City …
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In support of the Donore Project: planning observation
The Land Development Agency are applying to build 543 apartments in Dublin 8, on the site of the old St. Teresa’s Gardens. I’m very supportive of the application – as it will provide much needed housing supply, particularly in the social housing and cost rental sectors. Below is the short and simple observation I sent …
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Housing, not a hotel for Francis Street
Developers sought to build an aparthotel on the corner of Francis Street and Mark’s Alley. I think they should build housing there instead. Below is the observation I sent in: all the documents are here. Dublin City Council rejected planning permission in March 2023.
New social housing for elderly in Inchicore: my planning observation
Charity ALONE are planning to build 43 new one-bed homes for the elderly in Inchicore. I’m very supportive of the new housing and have sent in the below planning observation.
Guinness Quarter plans: my submission
Diageo and Ballymore are applying for planning permission for a new development in the Liberties, with over 330 homes and a large amount of commercial space. I think it’s a mostly very positive development, and have sent in the submission below. You can check out the (extensive!) planning documents here.
Why precious market space shouldn’t be made into a Centra
Below is a planning observation against an application to convert space intended for a market to a Centra. 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 – they are …
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