Richard Boyd Barrett has filed an objection against a high rise development in Monkstown as it is "out of character" with the area's Victorian roots.
Planning permission is being sought from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for a nine-storey apartment block on the grounds of Dalguise House, Monkstown. The proposal, which would create 491 units, has been criticised by groups such as the Monkstown Road Residents Association.
In a joint submission, Richard Boyd Barrett TD and Councillor Melissa Halpin also raised concerns about the development. They argued that the sheer scale of the modern construction would dampen the "Victorian ambience" of the Monkstown area.
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The petition 'No Highrise Monkstown' has also been launched on Change.org in response to the proposal. The campaign has received 200 signatures to date.
The petition reads: "The build to rent nature of the development is by design to maximise return. We don't believe 'build to rent' provides the type of homes that people in our community need."
The Irish Georgian Society has also opposed the plans on the grounds of Dalguise House being a 19th century structure. They argue that the building's historical significance would be lost through the construction of an apartment block.
The Irish Georgian Society wrote on Twitter: "The IGS has submitted an objection to a proposal for 491 residential units in the gardens of Dalguise House, Monkstown, Dublin. This is one of the last intact 19th century gardens in the area and would be a great loss to the area's heritage and character."
The development is being brought forward by Greystar subsidiary, GEDV Monkstown Owner Ltd. The plans would also encompass 224 car parking spaces, with construction set to take place over a three year period.
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