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Edmondstown Mill, Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Refused

Planning application SD19A/0121

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Conversion and extension of the original mill building into 2 two and three storey, two and three bedroom semi-detached houses; all associated site works including new pedestrian entrance from Edmondstown Road; all engineering and landscaping works including minor revisions required to Ref. SD17A/0407, including the allowance of 4 extra parking spaces for the new development and minor alterations to the river walk on site located adjacent to Edmondstown Golf Course and bounded to the west by the Owendoher River within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 Apr 2019

  2. Decision due

    4 Jun 2019

  3. Decision: Refuse Permission

    4 Jun 2019

Application Details

Location
Edmondstown Mill, Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
6300 ha
Floor Area
200 sq m
Residential Units
2

Timeline

Registration Date
10 April 2019
Status
Officer Allocation
Decision
Refuse Permission
Decision Date
4 June 2019

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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0m
SD17A/0407Granted3 May 2018

A material change of use from industrial to residential and the proposed development of the Edmondstown Mill (Protected Structure) currently occupied by Chemserve Limited and adjacent to Edmondstown Golf Course and bounded to the west by the Owendoher River. Conservation, extension and modification of the existing structures and Protected Structures for conversion into a residential development comprising of 4 buildings (A to D respectively) consisting 25 residential units total. The development will also include the demolition of storage sheds and other minor structures and walls and the proposed relocation of the existing vehicular entrance from the Edmonstown Road. Works to Building A will consist of the conversion, conservation and modification of an existing 3 storey original building ancillary to the Mill to provide 3 residential units comprising of: 2 no. 2 bed apartments and 1 no. 1 bed apartment. There are some alterations proposed to the eastern elevation and it is proposed to demolish adjoining 20th century single storey plant room and provide 2 storey extension on footprint of demolished structure. Works to Building B will consist of the conversion, conservation and modification of an existing 2 storey industrial/office building to provide 2 no. 1 bed apartments. Works to Building C will consist of the partial demolition of an existing 2 storey 20th Century storage building to include the retention of the existing primary concrete structure with extensive elevational changes and the proposed construction of an additional storey, all consisting of entrance/circulation lobby, 10 private garages, bicycle parking, plant storage and bin storage at ground floor level, 3 no. 2 bed apartments and 1 no. 1 bed apartment and landscaped courtyard (roadside) with pedestrian access to Edmondstown Road at first floor level and 3 no. 2 bed apartments and 1 no. 1 bed apartment at second floor level. All 8 apartments feature balconies and it is proposed to facilitate PV panels on the pitched section of the proposed roof. Works to Building D will consist of the conversion, conservation and modification of an existing 3 storey over basement mill to provide 12 no. 2 bed apartments. There are 4 balconies proposed. The proposed development is site extensive and will include all associated engineering and landscaping works, requisite car parking spaces, cycle parking, new boundary treatments, relocation of the vehicular entrance, a new pedestrian entrance footpath, associated infrastructural site works and a pedestrian pathway along the Owendoher River.

Edmondstown Mill, Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.

0m
SD22A/0355Refused8 Sept 2022

Works to previously granted planning application Reg Ref: SD17A/0407; In Building C, the works include, the material change of use from previously granted ground floor car park to 2 one bed apartments and one 2 bed apartment, the re-organised bin and bike store arrangement, the removal of previously granted pitched roof to allow for the construction of two additional levels above the previously granted second floor level. On the proposed third floor, there will be 3 two bed apartments and 1 one bed apartment with balconies and the proposed fourth floor will act as a penthouse level, consisting of 3 one bed apartments and 1 two bed apartment with roof terrace balconies, Associated elevational changes throughout to include the provision of 2 windows to the north elevation, next to building B, and 2 windows to the south elevation, and new door to proposed bike storage at ground floor level; Further works include, the relocation of the existing water tank from the roof of building C to the North side of Building A next to the vehicular entrance to the site, and proposed new signage to be erected on the relocated water tank, associated localised additional landscaping work throughout, including the addition of a total of 24 new external surface parking spaces to the 19 external surface parking spaces previously granted, including 4 car charging spaces, 5 visitor bicycle spaces all associated site works at a Protected Structure.

Edmondstown Mill, Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

4m
SD06A/0581Withdraw the Application7 Jul 2006

Redevelopment of site and existing buildings at Edmondstown Mill, to include for, the change of use from industrial to residential, the demolition of a single storey garage building and steel water tank, the refurbishment of the principal mill building, a three storey structure, to provide 18 no. two bedroom apartments; the refurbishment of an ancillary mill building, a three storey structure, to provide 3 no. two bedroom apartments; the retention of the existing "Reckitt" facade on Edmondstown Road; partial demolition of the existing factory building and, in its place, the construction of a 3/4/5 storey building to provide 34 no. two bedroom apartments and 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment; the construction of a new 3/4 storey building on Edmondstown Road to provide 6 no. two bedroom apartments and 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment; extensive site landscaping including a river walkway along the Owendoher River; to construct a two storey basement to accommodate 96 no. cars and 62 no. bicycles; to construct a new vehicular entrance onto Edmondstown Road; to provide new boundary treatment along Edmondstown Road; to relocate the existing ESB sub-station; to provide new infrastructure including attenuation tanks and drainage connections to existing drains. This site is a Protected Structure. (The site formerly known as "Reckitt and Sons Ltd." is presently a chemical manufacturing plant trading as Chemserve Ltd.)

Edmondstown Mill, Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin.

4m
SD07A/0793Refused4 Oct 2007

Preservation and refurbishment of the significant existing protected structures and site features for conversion into a residential development comprising of 4 no. buildings (a to D inclusive) containing 31 no. residential units over basement car parking. The development will also include the demolition of 20th Century sheds and other minor structures and walls. Building A will consist of the conversion and refurbishment of an existing 3 storey over basement mill to provide 13 no. residential units comprising of: 12 no. 2 bed apartments, and 1 no. 5 bed house. Building B will consist of the partial demolition of a 2 storey 20th Century factory building (whilst retaining some structure and its west elevation for conservation and refurbishment) and construction of a four storey duplex block of 16 no. residential units comprising of 6 no. 3 bed duplexes, and 10 no. 2 bed duplexes. Building C will consist of the conversion, conservation and refurbishment of an existing 2 storey industrial building to provide 1 no. 2 bed house and the construction of a 3 storey access core to serve Building B. Building D will consist of the conservation and refurbishment of a 3 storey warehouse building to provide 1 no. 5 bed house. The development will also consist of the construction of a basement car park comprising of 61 car parking spaces, basement access ramp, traffic barrier, bins stores, 19 no. bicycle parking spaces, balconies, roof lights, dormer windows, new boundary treatments, a new vehicular entrance, a new pedestrian entrance, landscaping, footpaths, associated infrastructural sire works, a new public river walkway along the Owendabher River and the relocation of the existing ESB substation. The application relates to protected structures and their curtilage. This development to take place on the site formally known as "Reckitt and Sons Ltd", which is presently a chemical manufacturing plant trading as Chemserve Ltd. It is opposite Edmonstown Golf Club, Edmonstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.

Edmonstown Road, Edmonstown, Dublin 16

76m
SD03B/0277Granted28 May 2003

Single storey extension at rear, widening of existing front vehicular entrance.

171, Edmondstown, Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

97m
SD26B/0262WGranted28 May 2026

Replacement of existing shed already removed with new garden room with home office to the front of the house with larger footprint of previous shed.

The Triangle, Rathfarnham, Dublin, D16Y9Y9

109m
SD08B/0757Granted20 Nov 2008

Demolition of the single storey kitchen extension to the rear in order to construct a 2-storey extension to the side and single storey extension to the rear. The works also include the height of the existing side wall to 2.3m in order to enclose the side passage between this wall and the extended house.

1, Prospect Court, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

116m
SD19B/0202Granted20 May 2019

Convert attic to non-habitable storage space with a dormer window to the rear of roof; additional window at rear of roof; reduce window size to landing area at side elevation; all associated site works.

7, Prospect Court, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

117m
S01B/0221Granted26 Apr 2001

To construct two storey extension to side of house consisting of new entrance hall and two ground floor rooms and two first floor rooms and en-suite.

Rose Cottage, Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin.

123m
SD11B/0340Granted19 Oct 2011

The removal of single storey kitchen and construction of single storey and two storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling with 3 no. rooflights to roof over single storey extension; new door at ground floor and new window at first floor to side of existing dwelling and all associated site works.

11, Prospect Court, Dublin 16

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