Dublin City Council delivers less than half of new-build targets set out in 2021
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Irish Times
an hour ago
- Irish Times
A depressing statement
Sir, – If the State is to prioritise 'cost and efficiency over design standards and aesthetics' according to Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers (' Cost to take priority over 'aesthetics' in future State infrastructure projects ,' June 27th), this surely rates as one of the most depressing statements ever made by a Government Minister. It is breathtaking in its philistinism and extraordinary in its one-dimensionality. Good design needn't cost a fortune – other European countries such as Austria, Denmark and The Netherlands seemingly have had no difficulty in constructing beautiful and interesting buildings. An attractive environment also carries with it feelings of wellbeing and national pride. We are one of the richest countries in the world and can afford to build beautiful. READ MORE We are also one of most incompetent and inefficient when it comes to public projects, and that has little or nothing to do with the costs of aesthetically pleasing design. The Minister might consider that public buildings have long lives and the ugliness that men do will inflict it on many generations to come. Dublin City Council's offices at Wood Quay and Kildare County Council's headquarters in Naas are just two carbuncles about which one has to apologise to bemused foreign visitors. And these excrescences will be with us for a long time. Finally, 'design standards' are absolutely critical to the provision of proper and workable public infrastructure – they are not an optional extra. If the Minister is worried about costs (and he should be – see the national children's hospital, for instance) he would be more productively employed sorting out the not-fit-for-purpose planning and public procurement systems, and the seemingly complacent attitude of many public authorities to tolerating vast cost overruns for all sorts of projects. – Yours, etc, IAN D'ALTON, Naas, Co Kildare.
Dublin Live
a day ago
- Dublin Live
Finglas apartment plans on proposed Luas route withdrawn following community pushback
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Plans to develop over 600 apartments on a site along the proposed Finglas Luas route have been withdrawn following serious concerns from the local community. The plans for 607 residential units within five blocks were intended for the KSG Group Site on McKee Avenue with heights of up to 10 storeys. The plans were submitted as a singular application despite the Jamestown masterplan for the area. This planning application was submitted for a site that was earmarked in the masterplan for primarily three but up to eight storeys. While a reason for withdrawal was not forthcoming through Dublin City Council planning, the application received considerable pushback from the community. Dozens of observations were submitted on the planning application from locals, resident groups and politicians, primarily objecting to the proposal in its current form. Issues raised included traffic concerns, overdevelopment of the site against the master plan, the need for the Luas and the overcapacity of the local water and sewage network. Fianna Fail councillor Keith Connolly raised concerns surrounding the lack of alignment with the masterplan for the area. He said: "The Masterplan clearly requires that developments be brought forward in a phased, coordinated manner, including the provision of surface water management infrastructure, green space, and community facilities. "This application appears to be a standalone development with no demonstrated coordination with adjacent landowners or a comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan(SWMP). There has been no evidence of a holistic approach to the side or any engagement with surrounding landowners, particularly those on the Jamestown Road side of the masterplan." While his party colleague, TD Paul McAuliffe added: "The Jamestown Masterplan, as adopted by the elected members of Dublin City Council,provides the agreed framework for development in this area. It is essential that all applications adhere to its principles to ensure a sustainable, inclusive, and well-serviced community." While people Before Profit Cllr Conor Reddy said that the proposal "moves further away from the goal of a sustainable, mixed community rather than private rental". One of the adjacent land owners also had concerns about an access road planned for the their site and the lack of access to the proposal site for construction due to no agreement or engagement. They claimed that the applicant created a "ransom strip" with the proposal. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Dublin Live
a day ago
- Dublin Live
Apartment plans submitted for site alongside popular Terenure gym
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Plans to develop apartments alongside the BD Carlisle gym in Terenure have been submitted to Dublin City Council despite permission already in place for a large development. The new proposal is for 145 apartments over five blocks that are five storeys in height, with the former plans approved for 208 units over five blocks of up to six storeys. A creche and community arts and culture space are both proposed within the new plans. The previous application for the Kimmage Road West site had an appeal with An Bord Pleanala but ultimately was granted permission on the second stage. Issues in that appeal included its excessive density and height and overlooking of existing homes. Concerns were raised regarding inadequate public transport capacity and insufficient car parking as well as significant flooding risks. A lack of adequate social infrastructure and an unsuitable unit mix for social and affordable housing was also considered an issue with the plans. The new application include 89 car parking spaces, 465 bicycle spaces and six motorcycle spaces as well as public and communal open spaces. Access to the site will be via the existing BD Gym route. Observations can be made on the application until July 30 2025. A decision will be made by Dublin City Council shortly afterward. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
