Dublin City Council greenlit plans by Granbrind Terenure Limited for 60 apartments on a Terenure site currently housing an Orthodox synagogue. The initial proposal for 66 apartments was reduced due to concerns raised by council planners. The new plans consist of three apartment blocks, up to six stories high, aimed at balancing community impact with national planning standards. The developer argued that further cuts would jeopardize project viability. Additional financial contributions for public infrastructure and open space were included, alongside conditions regarding the synagogue's demolition and artifacts within.
The developer claimed its plans strike a balance between minimising the impact of the development on neighbouring residents and securing a reasonable scale and density in line with national planning policy.
Dublin City Council said the revised plans show the proposed development can be accommodated on the site without having an undue adverse impact on the residential amenities of nearby residents.
Among the conditions attached to the grant of planning permission is the requirement for Granbrind Terenure to make a development contribution of €618,495 to the council for public infrastructure benefitting the new apartment scheme.
The developer claimed the demolition of the synagogue is justified as the building is not suitable for reuse.
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