Imagine Dundrum welcomes refusal of Planning Permission for ‘Monolithic’ Dundrum Development
Imagine Dundrum strongly welcomes the An Bórd Pleanála decision to refuse planning permission for the Hammerson-Allianz Planning Application for 881 apartments on the site of the old Shopping Centre in Dundrum.
Vindication for the local community
The decision supports the comprehensive case made by Imagine Dundrum in our 170- page submission to An Bord Pleanála, and is a clear vindication and acknowledgement of the deep concerns of the local community, as expressed in over 700 objections to the proposals.
A celebration of Dundrum Main Street’s designation as an Architectural Conservation Area
One of the first achievements of Imagine Dundrum was to secure designation for Main Street as an Architectural Conservation Area. We are especially happy to see that An Bórd Pleanála gives as a key reason for the refusal of planning permission that the proposal would seriously detract from the architectural character of the area, and particularly the character of Main Street and the Dundrum Architectural Conservation Area. The future of heritage buildings in Dundrum is secure.
Looking ahead: a plea for community engagement
The local community wants to see this site developed, but in a way that is right for the Village, the surrounding communities, and new residents who will come to live in Dundrum. We are very relieved that ABP have taken this decision’, but It is a source of considerable regret to us that Hammerson-Allianz chose not to engage with the community and share ideas for the best future for Dundrum Village, and that a great deal of time has been lost in moving forward towards an exciting and sustainable future for the Village. We now call on Hammerson-Allianz to commit to proactive engagement with the community ahead of any new Planning Application.
