Apartment block on Woollen Mills site would be ‘gross overdevelopment of a sensitive, iconic site’, argue critics
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In a submission to the council, the consultants said the development was appropriate and in accordance with planning policy and noted the area will undergo change in the near future as Dublin City Council has approved the pedestrianisation of Liffey Street Lower. “Its impact, if allowed go ahead, would undermine the integrity of this unique corner of Dublin,” said Mr Flynn.
The councillor claimed he had been contacted by many businesses and residents from the area who were concerned that it would lead to “an avalanche of speculative developments that are nothing to do with place-making or community.” Opposing the development, An Taisce said it was “visually obtrusive” and would affect several protected structures including the Woollen Mills and Winding Stair bookshop and café.
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