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An Bord Pleanála has officially granted planning permission, with conditions, for a new mixed-use development on Merrion Row, Dublin 2, following a first-party appeal of Dublin County Council’s decision to refuse the proposed plans in October 2023.

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The approved scheme will involve the demolition of an existing building and an adjacent two-storey structure. This will make way for a new part 4 and 5-storey building that will house retail and restaurant spaces, along with an office reception. The outlined plans also detail the restoration and change of use of an existing building on the site.

Currently housing a restaurant, residential units, and a wine bar, the space will be transformed to feature three two-storey residential townhouses, each with direct access from Merrion Court.

The Merrion Row scheme will also feature bicycle storage facilities, electric vehicle charging stations at the ground floor level, and additional storage units.

The scheme, developed by Aviva, was considered by the local authority would not seriously injure the visual, commercial, residential or heritage amenities of the area and would not adversely affect the integrity, character, or setting of the Protected Structures and Conservation Area. The proposed development would integrate into the surrounding streetscape, would provide appropriate uses within the city centre and would be acceptable in terms of traffic and pedestrian safety, and convenience and would be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

The approved mixed-use development boasts a prime location on Dublin’s south side, offering easy access to iconic city landmarks such as St. Stephen’s Green Park, Grafton Street, and Trinity College. Looking ahead, the Merrion Row project is set to substantially gain from the much-awaited MetroLink rail project, which will include a station at St. Stephen’s Green East.

MetroLink originally proposed in 2005, is poised to significantly enhance the city’s public transportation network, by developing 16 stations connecting Swords to Charlemont terminating less than 300M from this proposed site.

As CGI consultants, 3D Design Bureau collaborated with the design team to create both Presentation Photomontages and technical Verified View Montages (VVM). These visual solutions were an integral part of the planning application submitted to the local authority, as they showcased the potential visual impact of the approved development in its surrounding environment.

What are photomontages?

Verified View Montages (VVM) are technically accurate images of a proposed development from various locations in the vicinity of a proposed development. They aid local authorities in evaluating the potential visual impact the proposed development may have on its surrounding environment.

Presentation Photomontages are similar in nature but with artistic licences afforded to them in their creation. They showcase a development from a close-up perspective and provide a vivid representation of the development. The ones produced for this project, in particular, showcase the Merrion Row scheme during nighttime hours.

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Full Project Details:

Project Name: €4m – Office/Retail Development, Dublin 2

Project Type: Mixed-use

Site Location: 13 & 13a Merrion Row and 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d and 5 Merrion Court, Dublin 2 D02 AP80, Co. Dublin

Stage: Plans granted

Planning Documents: Planning Documents

Planning Authority: Dublin City Council – An Bord Pleanála

Reference for Planning: PL29S.318559

Development Team:

Author:

Lucas Imbimbo
Digital Marketing Specialist
at 3D Design Bureau
lucas@3ddesighbureau.com

Collaborators:

Nicholas Polley
Marcus Sestulis

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