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PLANNING “OBJECTIONS”; a thread:
Under Art. 29 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, anyone can make a SUBMISSION or OBSERVATION on planning applications.
This is a feature of living in a democracy although some might paint it as a pesky glitch in the system.
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Under Art. 29 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, anyone can make a SUBMISSION or OBSERVATION on planning applications.
This is a feature of living in a democracy although some might paint it as a pesky glitch in the system.
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These submissions are called “Third Party Observations” and can be submitted within 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the planning application stating the name & address of the person making the observation / submission + a fee of €20.
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❗️The period for Local Authorities to make decisions on applications doesn’t change if there’s zero or 10,000 “Third Party Observations”.
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Everything matters when we think or talk about housing.
The way homes are discussed today is in number of bedrooms but housing is so much more than that. A home is at the core of one’s identity, individuality & sense of fulfilment; they must be flexible enough to allow this.
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The way homes are discussed today is in number of bedrooms but housing is so much more than that. A home is at the core of one’s identity, individuality & sense of fulfilment; they must be flexible enough to allow this.
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As an architect, my biggest satisfaction comes from hearing a client discuss their projects, it often starts from a very practical sense including bedroom numbers and where the sink & hob might go…
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But this quickly changes once they feel comfortable enough to tell us how they like to live and what their everyday & social lives are like. That’s when a project truly becomes the reflection of our clients with due consideration of their practical checklists.
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This is the floor plan of a studio apartment, the entrance is at the bottom of the image and the only actual window is at the top. The unit is about 37sqm which is the absolute minimum that is legally permissible for this type of unit.
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Let’s go through the plan, 1st stop the entrance area: Upon opening the door there’s a bit of wall to the right & a door to access the bathroom, there’s just about enough space between the door and what seems to be the wash / dry area to leave your shoes, wet coat? Good luck. 2/
Walk into the bed space (not a bedroom as there’s no door separating you from the entrance nor the main living space). The space in front of your bed is basically a corridor with a wardrobe & utility (washer/dryer by your bed?) no space for much else. 3/
Let’s unravel this misinformation from a FF councillor.
• There is no shortage of unrealised residential planning permissions - 40,000 homes w permission in Dublin alone
• Vexatious objections carry 0 weight in planning decisions & are in fact liable for legal action
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• There is no shortage of unrealised residential planning permissions - 40,000 homes w permission in Dublin alone
• Vexatious objections carry 0 weight in planning decisions & are in fact liable for legal action
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• #BuildToRent is a specific (lobbied for) housing typology, defined as being aimed at short term accommodation for “young mobile workers”
• The opt outs from basic liveability standards allowed for BTR schemes renders them particularly unsuitable for Part V social housing
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• The opt outs from basic liveability standards allowed for BTR schemes renders them particularly unsuitable for Part V social housing
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• Opt outs from standards ensure BTR has become the predominant form of new development in Dublin (82% of resi schemes in planning in 2020)
• Most new Part V social housing will be unsuitable by its very design
• This has been consistently raised by Dublin City Council
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• Most new Part V social housing will be unsuitable by its very design
• This has been consistently raised by Dublin City Council
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Costs of existing houses & apartments for purchase in Dublin are extortionate.
What is equally incredible is the amount of work many of these potential homes need.
Sure, many are liveable & have good locations, however most will require new owners to sink extra €€€.
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What is equally incredible is the amount of work many of these potential homes need.
Sure, many are liveable & have good locations, however most will require new owners to sink extra €€€.
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Take this B3 BER rated home in Harold’s Cross advertised at €695,000 for example:
The cost per sqm for this house is over €5,000. If you were to consider renovating this house for a conservative figure of say €800/sqm, you’ll need an extra €100k.
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The cost per sqm for this house is over €5,000. If you were to consider renovating this house for a conservative figure of say €800/sqm, you’ll need an extra €100k.
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Let’s see Phibsboro:
€350,000 for 65sqm, E1 BER (€5300 per sqm)
Same deal: upgrade windows,replace floors, new kitchen, bathroom, paint, at a dubiously low figure of €800 and we’re looking at a property that will send you well over €400k.
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€350,000 for 65sqm, E1 BER (€5300 per sqm)
Same deal: upgrade windows,replace floors, new kitchen, bathroom, paint, at a dubiously low figure of €800 and we’re looking at a property that will send you well over €400k.
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