Summary:
- An Bord Pleanála approved a €160 million, 698-bed student accommodation project by Colbeam Ltd (Hollybrook Homes) in Goatstown, south Dublin, despite objections from local authorities and government ministers citing concerns over height, density, and community impact.
- The development, located 850 metres from UCD and close to public transport, will include eight blocks up to seven storeys high, with 37.5% of the site dedicated to open park space and a nature trail, aiming to provide high-quality student housing for the 2024 academic year.
- The appeals board justified the approval based on the 2040 National Planning Framework’s support for increased residential density in suitable locations, concluding the scheme meets urban design, traffic safety, and community amenity standards despite contravening the local development plan.
Original article:
https://wlrfm.com/news/e160m-student-accommodation-plan-in-south-dublin-gets-approval-191277/
