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Alexandra Place, East Road, Dublin 3

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 3703/20

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The proposed development will consist of the refurbishment and upward extension of the existing mixed-use building from 4-5 storeys to 6-7 storeys to accommodate a total of 131 no. residential apartments in 3 conjoined blocks A, B and C. The development provides for the demolition of 13 no. units at third and fourth floors and the provision of 71 no. units, resulting in a net gain of 58 no. units. The development also includes small infill extensions at ground floor and for the change of use of part of the ground and basement levels to accommodate a gymnasium and associated amenities. The newly constructed units will comprise 17 no. studios, 29 no. 1-bedroom and 25 no. 2-bedroom units, all with private balconies. The overall mix of units in the development (existing and proposed) will be 17 no. studios, 36 no. 1-bedroom, 72 no. 2-bedroom units and 6 no. 3-bedroom units. The development will comprise:- • Reconfiguration and partial change of use of existing basement to provide gymnasium space, 55 no. car parking spaces, bicycle parking, refuse stores and plant; • Change of use of existing (vacant) commercial unit and part of permitted (vacant) crèche to accommodate gymnasium space at ground floor; • Change of use and reconfiguration of remaining part of permitted crèche area at ground floor to provide 1 no. 1-bedroom apartment and a new entrance foyer / concierge area accessed via a new entrance on the southern elevation; • Partial demolition of existing third floor level (10 no. units), construction of 16 no. units comprising 4 no. studios, 4 no. 1-bedroom and 8 no. 2-bedroom apartments and extensions to 4 no. existing units; • Demolition of existing fourth floor level (3 no. units) and construction of new fourth floor accommodating 24 no. units comprising 6 no. studios, 10 no. 1-bedroom and 8 no. 2-bedroom apartments; • Construction of new fifth floor level accommodating 23 no. units comprising 5 no. studios, 9 no. 1-bedroom and 9 no. 2-bedroom apartments; • Construction of new sixth floor level accommodating 7 no. units comprising 2 no. studios and 5 no. 1-bedroom apartments; • Upgrading of existing communal amenity spaces at ground floor and provision of new landscaped roof garden at sixth floor; • Demolition of existing substation; • Upgrading of existing facades; • All associated signage, site works and services.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 Nov 2020

  2. Further information requested

    12 Jan 2021

  3. Further information received

    4 Mar 2021

  4. Decision due

    31 Mar 2021

  5. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    31 Mar 2021

  6. Appeal submitted

    4 May 2021

  7. Grant issued

    23 Nov 2021

  8. Appeal decided: GRANT PERMISSION

    23 Nov 2021

Application Details

Location
Alexandra Place, East Road, Dublin 3
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
3286.07 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
9 November 2020
Status
Appeal Decided
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
31 March 2021
Grant Date
23 November 2021

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-310081-21
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Submitted
4 May 2021
Decided
23 November 2021

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