Approval Granted for 583 Apartment Development in Walkinstown
Plan for 583 apartments in Walkinstown wins backing of An Coimisiún Pleanála
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An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved plans for 583 apartments in Walkinstown, Dublin, after rejecting an appeal from KeyWaste Ltd, which expressed concerns over noise and odour from its nearby waste facility. The development will include various apartment types and commercial units, addressing housing supply in the area.
- 01The development will feature 288 one-bedroom, 238 two-bedroom, and 57 three-bedroom apartments across four blocks of five to eleven storeys.
- 02An Coimisiún Pleanála acknowledged concerns from KeyWaste but deemed the design mitigated potential impacts on future residents.
- 03The site will also include a childcare facility and seven commercial units, with parking for 267 vehicles and 1,269 bicycles.
- 04Joe Bergin, CEO of Elkstone, emphasized the importance of this project in easing housing pressure in Dublin.
- 05Ravensburg Unlimited, another nearby business, initially appealed the plan but later withdrew its objection.
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Plans for a new residential development comprising 583 apartments in Walkinstown, Dublin, have received approval from An Coimisiún Pleanála, following the rejection of an appeal from KeyWaste Ltd, a nearby waste facility operator. KeyWaste expressed concerns that the proximity of the new apartments could lead to complaints regarding noise and odour, potentially affecting its operations. However, the planning authority concluded that the development was well-designed to mitigate these issues. The project, backed by Steeplefield Ltd and financed by Elkstone, will include 288 one-bedroom, 238 two-bedroom, and 57 three-bedroom apartments across four blocks, as well as a childcare facility and commercial units. This initiative aims to address the pressing housing shortage in Dublin, with Elkstone's CEO highlighting its significance for renters and buyers in the area.
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The approval of this development is expected to alleviate housing shortages in Dublin, providing essential accommodation for residents.
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