Taxation institute appealParkway Partnership's plan to demolish the Institute of Taxation in Ballsbridge and replace it with an apartment complex has been met with strong criticism from local residents.
The Parkway Partnership was granted permission by Dublin City Council to demolish the building earlier this month and replace it with 20 apartments in three and four-storey blocks. The site is beside the former Teagasc headquarters, which Parkway Partnership bought for a reported €15 million in 2003.
Resident Mr Tom Yeaton said the proposed development falls short of an "acceptable standard" and would be detrimental to the "unique architectural history" of the area. Directors from Wilfield Management Company, a complex of 24 townhouses adjacent to the site, have also appealed the decision to An Bord Pleanála. The development, if it goes ahead, will result in considerable overshadowing, overlooking and loss of sunlight on a complex of 24 townhouses, they claim. Parkway's directors are Ray McGowan, Michael McDonald, John McCabe, Tom Keane and Tom Gilligan.
Homes by hospital plan rejected
In Dún Laoghaire, Astondale Construction has failed in its attempt to secure planning permission for an apartment development on a site adjacent to St Columcille's Hospital in Loughlinstown. Plans to build 61 apartments in three blocks on the site have been turned down by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
Bord's yes to 185 D15 homes
An Bord Pleanála has overruled a decision by Fingal County Council to refuse permission for 185 residential units on the New Ongar Road in Clonsilla, Dublin 15. La Vista Ltd and EP Lynam Properties now have the go-ahead to build over 100 houses and over 80 duplexes and apartments at the four-hectare site on the New Ongar Road to the east of Clonsilla.
Extensions on Leeson opposed
Plans to return two Victorian houses on Upper Leeson Street to single residences and add on extensions have been sharply criticised by local residents. PJ McGrath was granted permission by Dublin City Council to carry out work at 49 and 50 Upper Leeson Street. The permission has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála by a number of parties including Upper Leeson Street Area Residents.
