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Irish Independent
24-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
An Coimisiún Pleanála rejects DAA plan to demolish spiral ramps at Dublin Airport
Concrete finish of ramps built in 1972 reflects a distinctive architectural look An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) has refused planning permission to DAA, the operator of Dublin Airport, to demolish the spiral parking ramps on 'an extremely valuable site' at the airport. The decision upholds a planning refusal issued by Fingal Co Council earlier this year. In its decision, ACP concluded that the spiral ramps are part of the architectural heritage of Dublin Airport and form part of the existing approach to Dublin Airport's T1. ACP found that the demolition of the ramps 'would diminish the visual amenity on approach to T1 and expose the crude architectural detailing of the existing structures to the rear of the spirals, including the prominent architectural elements of the energy centre currently screened by the spiral car park ramps and as such would erode the character of the area.' The commission also pointed out that the spirals were constructed as part of the terminal in 1972 and their concrete finish reflects a distinctive architectural look, typical of the brutalist style. The commission stated that, notwithstanding the fact that the spirals were not a protected structure, they are of technical and architectural merit 'by virtue of their brutalist design, associated concrete construction and their unique architectural form and shape which reflect a distinctive feature adjacent to the T1 building.' The order stated that therefore, in the absence of evidence and appropriate rationale or justification, the proposed demolition of the spiral ramps is considered contrary to policies in the Fingal County Development Plan relating to the protection of architectural heritage. In its appeal, DAA chief commercial and development officer Vincent Harrison said it considers that 'the removal of redundant, deteriorating structures' is a strategic part of unlocking future airport development potential. Mr Harrison described the application site as 'an extremely valuable site, particularly in the context of a limited and finite land resource'. Yesterday, a DAA spokesman said: 'We are surprised and disappointed by ACP's decision as the spiral ramps were not identified as significant heritage assets in previous architectural reviews or national surveys. 'The spiral ramps have not been in use for many years and their structural condition has deteriorated over time. 'Removing them was part of our plan to enhance the airport's infrastructure and ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency for all our passengers and employees. 'We will review the decision in detail and consider next steps.'
The Journal
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Journal
Dublin Airport operator refused permission to demolish spiral parking ramps at Terminal 1
AN COIMISIÚN PLEANÁLA (ACP) has refused planning permission to the operator of Dublin Airport to demolish spiral parking ramps on 'an extremely valuable site' at the airport. The decision upholds a planning refusal issued by Fingal County Council earlier this year to DAA. In its decision, ACP concluded that the spiral ramps are part of the architectural heritage of Dublin Airport and form part of the existing approach to Dublin Airport's Terminal 1. ACP found that the demolition of the ramps 'would diminish the visual amenity on approach to T1 and expose the crude architectural detailing of the existing structures to the rear of the spirals, including the prominent architectural elements of the energy centre currently screened by the spiral car park ramps and as such would erode the character of the area'. The planning commission also refused planning permission after pointing out that the spirals were constructed as part of the then-new T1 in 1972, and their concrete finish reflect a distinctive architectural look typical of the brutalist period. The spirals historically provided vehicular access to Levels 40 and 50 of T1 for car parking. The commission stated that notwithstanding the fact that the spirals are not a Protected Structure, it is considered that the spirals are of technical and architectural merit by virtue of their brutalist design, associated concrete construction and their unique architectural form and shape which reflect a distinctive feature adjacent to the T1 building'. Advertisement The order – signed off by Commissioner Paul Caprani – stated that therefore, in the absence of evidence and appropriate rationale or justification, the proposed demolition of the spiral ramps is considered contrary to policies in the Fingal County Development Plan relating to the protection of architectural heritage. In its appeal, DAA states that permitting its proposals to demolish spiral parking ramps now at T1 'will unlock a critical development opportunity at the core of the Dublin Airport campus'. DAA chief commercial and development officer Vincent Harrison told the appeals commission that the operator considers that 'the removal of redundant, deteriorating structures within the airport campus is a necessary and strategic confirmation of the importance of unlocking future airport development potential'. Harrison stated that 'what is clear is that the application site, lying as it does centrally between two national airport terminals and at the heart of the eastern campus, makes it an extremely valuable site, particularly in the context of a limited and finite land resource'. Today, a spokesman for DAA said: 'We are surprised and disappointed by ACP's decision as the spiral ramps were not identified as significant heritage assets in previous architectural reviews or national surveys and have not been included on the record of protected structures, which was most recently updated as part of the Fingal Development Plan 2023–2029. 'The spiral ramps have not been in use for many years and their structural condition has deteriorated over time,' the spokesperson said. 'Removing them was part of our plan to enhance the airport's infrastructure and ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency for all our passengers and employees. 'We will review the decision in detail and consider next steps.'
RTÉ News
28-04-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Appeals board rejects Bartra €30m apartment scheme for Old Navan Rd
An Bord Pleanála has rejected plans by builders, Bartra for its plans for a €30m apartment scheme for Dublin's Old Navan Road. It is now the second failed attempt by Bartra to secure planning permission to redevelop the site. Bartra Property (Castleknock) Ltd was planning to construct a five storey 56 apartment scheme on the site at Brady's Public House, Old Navan Rd, Dublin 15. The refusal upholds a decision by Fingal Co Council to refuse planning permission after 75 objections were lodged against the proposal. One of those to object was Castleknock resident, Barry O'Lone who in 2023 turned down a €100,000 offer from Bartra to withdraw a High Court challenge against a 210 bedspace co-living scheme for the same site opposite his family home. The co-living scheme did not proceed and in May of last year, Bartra Property (Castleknock) Ltd lodged plans for the apartment scheme for the site. As part of his objection, Mr O'Lone repeated the allegation that he was previously offered €100,000 by Bartra in April 2023 to withdraw the High Court judicial review against the co-living scheme. In its refusal to the 56 unit scheme, the appeals board concluded that having regard to its height, massing, bulk and design and its lack of a direct relationship with the public open space located immediately to the north-east of the subject site, the proposed development fails to integrate with the established character of the area. The appeals board stated that as a result the scheme would be contrary to the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, which requires that new development adds quality by integrating high quality design and ensuring good quality accessible public realms, by ensuring development contributes to a positive sense of place, local distinctiveness and character. The appeals board also refused planning permission as the absence of adequate on-site car parking provision would result in substandard residential amenity for future occupants of the development, would be likely to lead to overspill parking in the vicinity of the subject site and would be likely to result in congestion and obstruction of road users, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard. In the Bartra appeal lodged, Thornton O'Connor Town Planning stated that there are not many better sites in the city that have the capacity for increased height and density. The planning consultants stated that the height, scale and massing of the proposal was very similar to the building already permitted on the site. Director of the planning consultancy, Patricia Thornton stated that the scheme cannot be considered to be overbearing, over-scaled or to cause material overlooking. Ms Thornton also argued that the scheme has been carefully crafted to the highest architectural standards and that the issue of the provision of on-street parking can be overcome by on-street parking controls.
BreakingNews.ie
28-04-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Appeals board rejects €30m Bartra apartment scheme for Old Navan Road
An Bord Pleanála has rejected plans by builders, Bartra, for its contentious plans for a €30m apartment scheme for Dublin's Old Navan Road. It is now the second failed attempt by Bartra to secure planning permission to redevelop the site. Advertisement Bartra Property (Castleknock) Ltd was planning to construct a five storey 56 apartment scheme on the site at Brady's Public House, Old Navan Rd, Dublin 15. The refusal upholds a decision by Fingal Co Council to refuse planning permission after 75 objections were lodged against the proposal. One of those to object was Castleknock resident, Barry O'Lone, who in 2023 turned down a €100,000 offer from Bartra to withdraw a High Court challenge against a 210-bedspace co-living scheme for the same site opposite his family home. The co-living scheme did not proceed and in May of last year, Bartra Property (Castleknock) Ltd lodged plans for the apartment scheme for the site. Advertisement As part of his objection, Mr O'Lone repeated the allegation that he was previously offered €100,000 by Bartra in April 2023 to withdraw the High Court judicial review against the co-living scheme. In its refusal to the 56 unit scheme, the appeals board concluded that having regard to its height, massing, bulk and design and its lack of a direct relationship with the public open space located immediately to the north-east of the subject site, the proposed development fails to integrate with the established character of the area. The appeals board stated that as a result the scheme would be contrary to the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, which requires that new development adds quality by integrating high quality design and ensuring good quality accessible public realms, by ensuring development contributes to a positive sense of place, local distinctiveness and character. The appeals board also refused planning permission as the absence of adequate on-site car parking provision would result in substandard residential amenity for future occupants of the development, would be likely to lead to overspill parking in the vicinity of the subject site and would be likely to result in congestion and obstruction of road users, which would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard. Advertisement In the Bartra appeal lodged, Thornton O'Connor Town Planning stated that there are not many better sites in the city that have the capacity for increased height and density. Business Airbus finalises deal to take over Spirit Aerosyst... Read More The planning consultants stated that the height, scale and massing of the proposal were very similar to the building already permitted on the site. Director of the planning consultancy, Patricia Thornton, stated that the scheme cannot be considered to be overbearing, over-scaled, or to cause material overlooking. Ms Thornton also argued that the scheme has been carefully crafted to the highest architectural standards and that the issue of the provision of on-street parking can be overcome by on-street parking controls. Bartra did not respond to a request for comment.
Irish Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Planning for Castleknock apartments refused
An Bord Pleanala has rejected contentious plans for a €30 million apartment scheme for Dublin's Old Navan Road. Bartra Property (Castleknock) Ltd was planning to build a five storey, 56 apartment scheme on the site at Brady's Public House, Old Navan Rd, Dublin 15. The refusal upholds a decision by Fingal Co Council to refuse planning permission after 75 objections were lodged against the proposal. It is now the second failed attempt by Bartra to secure planning permission to redevelop the site. READ MORE Among the objectors was Castleknock resident, Barry O'Lone who in 2023 turned down a €100,000 offer from Bartra to withdraw a High Court challenge against a 210 bedspace co-living scheme for the same site opposite his family home. That co-living scheme did not proceed and in May of last year, Bartra Property (Castleknock) Ltd lodged plans for the apartment scheme for the site. As part of his objection, Mr O'Lone repeated the allegation that he was previously offered €100,000 by Bartra in April 2023 to withdraw the High Court judicial review against the co-living scheme. In its refusal to the new scheme, the appeals board concluded that having regard to its height, massing, bulk and design and its lack of a direct relationship with the public open space located immediately to the north-east of the subject site, the proposed development fails to integrate with the established character of the area. As a result the scheme would be contrary to the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, which requires that new development adds quality by integrating high quality design and ensuring good quality accessible public realms, it said. The board also refused permission as the lack of adequate on-site car parking provision would result in substandard residential amenity for future occupants and would be likely to result in congestion and obstruction of roads, which would endanger public safety. In the Bartra appeal lodged, Thornton O'Connor Town Planning stated that there are not many better sites in the city that have the capacity for increased height and density. Bartra did not respond to a request for comment.
