The site is bound to the north east by the River Tolka…
Former Dublin City Council Depot, Orchard Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, D03XV67
Proposed development
The site is bound to the north east by the River Tolka, Tom Clarke House to the south east, Orchard Road to the west and south. The site is c.0.26 ha in size. The development will consist of: • The demolition of existing single storey sheds, warehouses and structures on site used as part of the former DCC depot and boxing club; • Provision of a 2 No. to 5 No. storey building at an overall height of c.21m including 38 No. apartments which are all 1 bed social housing units for older people (gross floor area of c. 2,825 sqm); • Car parking including 1 No. visitor car parking spaces, 2 No. EV charging car parking space, 1 No. universal accessible car parking space located at surface;• 12 No. cycle parking spaces are provided including 4 No. short stay visitor spaces and 8 No. long stay spaces; 8 No. mobility scooter parking bays;• Vehicular and pedestrian access is provided via existing access to Orchard Road;• A new pedestrian access is provided to Tom Clarke House; • Photovoltaic panels at roof level • Landscaping including open space, terraces, balconies facing north east, north west and south east; and • All ancillary works including green roofs, plant rooms, bin stores, an ESB substation, and community room at around floor level. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and has been submitted with the planning.
What happens next
Permission was granted on 18 Dec 2024. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.
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