Planning Information Update 28 December 2024

MMRA advise the following Planning Information Update in respect of sites within Mount Merrion where recent progress has occurred.

Flanagan’s Site

DLRCoCo have confirmed to MMRA that they are engaging with the Developer to ensure that the project will be completed in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Permission.

Union Café

“Sale Agreed” sign now erected on site, site cleared but no details yet about the new owner nor the intentions of the new owner.

Rear of 38 Greenfield Road

On 13 Dec 2024, An Bord Pleanala (ABP) granted Planning Permission for the development of 3 houses substantially similar to that sought by the Applicants . This decision concludes the  planning process unless a Judicial Review (JR) is sought by any compliant person. A JR will only  be granted if evidence can be presented that confirm ABP processes were not correct – it is not another review of planning issues.

24, 26 and 28 Foster Avenue

Park Developments (Dublin) Limited have issued their Project Update to local Foster Avenue residents. They plan to erect a 2nd tower crane in March 2025 and plan to complete the development in Q 4 of 2026.

44 and 44a Foster Avenue

An Bord Pleanala (ABP) has advised MMRA that due to a current significant backlog of cases ABP will now determine the appeal in respect of the proposed 24 apartments and associated  before 23 April 2025.

Proposed Traveller Accommodation : Greygates Site

DLRCoCo Councillors, at their December 2024, meeting voted to adopt the Executive Report which omitted the previously proposed Greygates site from the TAP 2025-2029 programme.