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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

MOTION NO. 14

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That the Chief Executive clarifies what type of landmark buildings would be permitted in principle at the site indicated, which residents had got used to as an open space before it was fenced off; to indicate whether any pre-discussions have been held with developers regarding future applications along the area in question; whether there is any possibility the land could remain as open space within the scheme; and if a statement can be made on the matter.

REPORT:

The Adamstown SDZ has an approved Planning Scheme for the development of the area. The Planning Scheme includes parameters for residential and non residential development and provides for a series of strategic open spaces in the SDZ, including the adjacent recently constructed Tandys Lane Park. There is no recent pre planning discussions for the subject lands. Section 2.3 (ix) of the Planning Scheme relates to Landmark Buildings and states

‘2.3.32 To create a sense of place, urban legibility and visual diversity, landmark buildings are encouraged at key focal points throughout Adamstown. These locations include the transport interchange, village or local centres, important street corners or junctions with large open spaces, the edges of public squares, the end of strategic vistas and gateway locations at access points to urban blocks.

2.3.33 Landmark buildings may be particularly suited to non-residential uses and are encouraged to at least partly include public or community activities. They may be taller than adjoining buildings, and may be permitted to exceed the normal building height limitation in medium and higher density development areas.

2.3.34 It is important to note that the significance of these buildings need not be limited to their height and that their presence may be enhanced by changes in building form, colour and construction materials.’

Table 2.9 outlines the maximum landmark building height by area character type. The subject site is in a medium density area (St Helens) and a maximum height of 21m or 7 storeys.