KenzoTange
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@Pug wrote:
Docklands represents a superb opportunity for a precedent of 6 storey tastefully done buildings. ]Just like many other major capitals in Europe, .
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@who_me wrote:
That is a very good point. Considering there are sites waiting for redevelopment in the docklands within 5-10 minutes walking distance from the city centre, it doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense to be throwing buildings like that into very developed, surburban areas an hour walk out of the city (probably an hour drive too some days!)
why would any developer take on the ‘risk’ of docklands in these uncertain times when there are so many ‘safe’ opportunites for infill in the leafy suburbs?
Lane Homes have been granted permission by CCC to build 23+ mainly two-bed apartments at Lovetts.
What makes this premission unique is that Lane were not required to make any provision for parking for the 10+ townhouses which have already been built on the site.
@kite wrote:
John Cotter’s grant of permission by CCC to demolish an existing house and the construction of 14 no. apartments over basement car parking at “Manakin”, Well Road, Cork was granted by ABP despite the intervention of Cllr.Terry Shannon.
😮 Unfortunately the Board of ABP showed their true “professionalismâ€:rolleyes: again and went against the advice of their inspector who visited the site and viewed all the relevant documentation.The developer doesn’t actually have access to the site so this development could be a long way off. I was cycling home from a party in Douglas late on Sat night/early Sunday morning last Sept when I say a digger attempting to break entry via a green area. I heard later that the guards were called, etc.
@kite wrote:
I am open to correction Kenzo Tange but my understanding is that the decision due date has been extended for 6 months in the case of Springville House (normal enough practice), and the other two are proceeding as normal??
The developer has decided not to demolish Lovett’s but to convert the building into apartments.
The longterm property market looks risky for all developers at the moment as alot of apartment developments are proving difficult to sell – nervous investors – and converted apartments can be brought to the market far more quickly.
@kite wrote:
With most houses now failing to sell at auction and many apartments lying idle since built you would wonder at what level will developers put their money in less volatile investments?
Heard today that plans to demolish Lovetts to replace by four-storey apartment block have been panned. Not sure if it was the threat of ‘revolution on the strreets’ or the prospect of empty apartments, or combination of both, which prompted the change of mind.
The property market has dampened considerably in recent weeks
kite wrote:Proposed developments that are upsetting our poor councilors include]Surely Lovett’s is a listed building? Was that not the original Ballinlough house??
I have a vested interest in preserving Lovett’s – it is already a difficult cycle from Ballintemple to Douglas – this will make it much worse.
I would also have serious concerns that such piecemeal apartment developments will threaten any serious redevelopment of the docklands.
