Dalymount Park Redevelopment Part 8 Application

Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).

Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) - Part 8.

Applicant: Dublin City Council – Culture, Community, Leisure & Area Services, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, D8

Location: Dalymount Park, Phibsborough, Dublin 7.

Proposal:

Pursuant to the requirements of the above, notice is hereby given of proposed amendments to the previously permitted Part 8 development located at Dalymount Park, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 (DCC Planning Reference: 4599/23). The original permission sought permission for a new stadium, reorientation of the pitch to a North/South Axis and installing a new sand-based grass pitch, associated concession areas and a new community facilities building and all associated works. A small part of the site to the south (146 sq.m) is located in an Architectural Conservation Area, and no new works are proposed to this area.

The proposed amendments consist of:

1. A slight increase to the permitted 8,034 capacity stadium (6,240 seated and 1,794 standing spaces) to cater for a total of c. 8,039 patrons catering for 6,240 seated and 1,799 standing;
2. Removal of the previously permitted basement area (622 sq.m);
3. Relocation of the competition area changing room and player facilities from the basement to the Ground floor level of a new proposed single storey building located at the northern end of the West Stand;
4. Relocation of the permitted ancillary facilities located in a single storey building on the northern boundary and reconfiguration and extension of the area to cater for toilets, first aid and a concession space serving the North Terrace patrons.
5. A reduction in the floor plate of the community facility building on the ground floor and reconfiguration of the footprint on the first floor resulting in an increase in the overall floor area of the Community Facility to 595sq.m from the previously permitted 585 sq.m;
6. Addition of roof plant to the Community Facility building;
7. Reconfiguration of the concourse areas are proposed to accommodate improved manoeuvrability and to increase the away supporter’s concourse and improve segregation and access;
8. The East and West stands roof design is proposed to be altered from an inverted V shaped roof to a simple V shaped steel structure below a floating roof. No changes are proposed to the stadium roof levels externally;
9. The north, east, south and west stand roof finishes have been altered from the permitted black colour to a light grey tone;
10. The addition of a new main entrance to the West Stand;
11. A concession space, toilet facilities and a waste management area is proposed in the eastern stand, along the northern boundary;
12. A single storey catering building is proposed on the west boundary;
13. The approved first floor office on the East Stand is proposed to be relocated to a new extended first floor level in the West Stand resulting in a larger first floor level in the west stand from that originally permitted;
14. Internal reconfiguration of the ground and first floor levels of the East and West Stands are proposed to cater for reconfigured spaces and enhanced & efficient layouts;
15. Updated materials and finishes;
16. An updated attenuation drainage system to be located underneath the permitted playing pitch; and

All associated plant, waste storage, landscaping, boundary treatments, and all ancillary site works to facilitate the proposed modifications.

The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening in accordance with Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU.

In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, as amended, the Planning Authority has made a determination and concluded that:

(a) The proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans and projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on any European site(s) and therefore a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment is not required.

(b) There is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that the proposed development is not of a class set out under Schedule 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, and therefore does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR).

Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, apply to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.