Proposed Residential Development, Our Lady’s Grove, Goatstown, Dublin 14 Transport Statement Project
The Grove SHD - Student Accommodation
Goatstown Rd, Dublin 14
Report Title
TRANSPORTATION STATEMENT
Client Colbeam Limited
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Document Control
Job Title: The Grove Student Accommodation, Goatstown Rd, Dublin 14.
Job Number: p200012
Report Ref: 200012-rep-006 Final Rev E
Author: Helen Gendy / Daniel Garvey
Reviewed by: Thomas Jennings
Date: January 2021
Distribution: Clients Design Team Planning Authority DBFL Consulting Engineers (File Copy)
Revision Issue Date Description Prepared Reviewed Approved Draft 19/06/20 Internal Client Review HG MMK TJ Final 25/06/20 Planning Review HG TJ TJ Final Rev A 08/01/21 Client Review DG TJ TJ Final Rev B 22/01/21 Layout Updated DG TJ TJ Final Rev C 26/01/21 Scheme Description Updated DG TJ TJ Final Rev D 28/01/21 Planning DG TJ TJ Final Rev E 09/02/21 Planning DG TJ TJ
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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 5
1.1 BACKGROUND ...... 5 1.2 ASSESSMENT CONTEXT ...... 6 1.3 REPORT STRUCTURE ...... 7
2.0 RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT ...... 9
2.1 LOCATION ...... 9 2.2 LAND USE ...... 9 2.3 EXISTING PARENT PLANNING PERMISSION ...... 9 2.4 EXISTING TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE...... 11 2.5 SITE ACCESSIBILITY CHARACTERISTICS ...... 17 2.6 LOCAL AMENITIES ...... 20 2.7 PROPOSED TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 22
3.0 DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK ...... 29
3.1 DEVELOPMENT POLICY ...... 29 3.2 STUDENT HOUSING IN DUBLIN ...... 35 3.3 UCD STUDENT HOUSING PROVISION ...... 37 3.4 DEVELOPMENT PRECEDENT ...... 40
4.0 CHARACTERISTICS OF PROPOSALS ...... 43
4.1 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ...... 43 4.2 CAR PARKING ...... 46 4.3 CYCLE PARKING ...... 48 4.4 INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL...... 51
5.0 TRIP GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION ...... 54
5.1 TRAFFIC SURVEYS ...... 54 5.2 TRIP GENERATION AND MODAL SPLIT ...... 55 5.3 TRIP DISTRIBUTION ...... 61 5.4 TRAFFIC GROWTH ...... 61 5.5 ASSESSMENT SCOPE...... 62 5.6 IMPACT OF PROPOSALS ...... 63 5.7 NETWORK ANALYSIS ...... 66
6.0 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION ...... 67
6.1 SUMMARY ...... 67 6.2 CONCLUSION ...... 70
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APPENDICES
Appendix A – TRANSPORTATION LINKAGES
Appendix B – TRAFFIC FLOW DIAGRAMS
Appendix C – TWO-TIER HIGH-CAPACITY BICYCLE PARKING
Appendix D – ELECTRIC CHARGE UNITS INFORMATION
Appendix E – GoCar LETTER OF SUPPORT
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
1.1.1 DBFL Consulting Engineers (DBFL) have been commissioned by Colbeam Limited to prepare the necessary traffic and transport related assessment in support of a proposed student accommodation scheme on lands to the rear of Our Lady’s Grove, Goatstown Rd, Dublin 14.
1.1.2 The development will principally consist of: the construction of a Student Accommodation development containing 698 No. bedspaces with associated facilities located in 8 No blocks, which range in height from part 3 No. storeys to part 6 No. storeys over part lower ground floor level (7 No. storeys as viewed from an internal courtyard).
1.1.3 Some 679 No. bedspaces are provided in 99 No. clusters ranging in size from 5 No. bedspaces to 8 No. bedspaces, each with a communal Living/Kitchen/Dining room. The remaining 19 No. bedspaces are accessible studios. The development proposals includes the provision of communal residential amenity space at lower ground floor level (349 sq m) including the provision of a movie room (108 sq m), a music room (42 sq m) and a laundry (37 sq m); communal residential amenity space (1,356 sq m) at ground floor level including the provision of a gym (228 sq m), reception desk and seating area (173 sq m), a common room (338 sq m), a study space (104 sq m), a library (64 sq m), a yoga studio (74 sq m), a prayer room (33 sq m) and group dining (33 sq m).
1.1.4 The development also includes staff and administrative facilities (195 sq m); 9 No. car parking spaces; 4 No. motorcycle parking spaces; 860 No. cycle parking spaces; refuse stores; signage; an ESB substation and switchroom; boundary treatments; green roofs; PV panels; hard and soft landscaping; plant; lighting; and all other associated site works above and below ground.
1.1.5 The development includes the demolition of part of the Goatstown Afterschool building (558 sq m) and the construction of a new external wall to the remaining ope, in addition to the demolition of a prefabricated structure adjacent to the Afterschool building (161 sq m).
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1.2 ASSESSMENT CONTEXT
1.2.1 Best practice guidance indicates that in some cases, the transport issues arising out of development proposals may not require a full Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) to inform the process adequately and identify suitable mitigation. In such instances, it has increasingly become common practice to produce a simplified report in the form of a Transport Statement (TS). There may also be situations where the transport issues relating to a development proposal are quite small and limited, and no formal assessment is deemed necessary.
1.2.2 With the objective of quantifying the scale of assessment required for the subject development proposals, DBFL have made reference to the following guidance;
• Traffic and Transport Assessment Guidelines (May 2014) by the NRA / TII, • Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown Development Plan (2016-2022), • Traffic Management Guidelines, as published by The Stationary Office, • Guidelines for Traffic Impact Assessment, published by the Institution of Highways and Transportation (IHT), and
1.2.3 In each of the above guidance documentation, development thresholds (several of which are common to all) for various key land uses are presented above in which a full TTA is required as a matter of course. In the context of the subject student accommodation proposals these thresholds include;
• Traffic to and from the development exceeds 10% of the traffic flow on the adjoining road; • Traffic to and from the development exceeds 5% of the traffic flow on the adjoining road where congestion exists, or the location is sensitive; or • Residential development in excess of 200 dwellings.
1.2.4 In situations where these established thresholds are not met (e.g. the development is smaller and / or is predicted to generate a subthreshold impact) the NRA / TII guidance suggests that where National Roads are impacted it may still prove prudent to undertake a full TTA when the following subthreshold impacts are forecast;
• 100 vehicle trips in / out combined in the peak hours for the proposed development; • Development traffic exceeds 10% of turning movements at junctions with and on National Roads;
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• 100 dwellings within urban areas with a population equal to or greater than 30,000; or • More than 100 on-site parking spaces form part of the proposals.
1.2.5 The subject proposals, which consider the implementation of student accommodation type of development (a land use that is not specifically considered the above guidance in part due to its tendency to be low vehicle trip generator) on a site at Our Lady’s Grove in Goatstown, are predicted to fall someway short of the above best practice TTA vehicle trip and parking thresholds. Accordingly, DBFL concluded that the subject development proposals do not require a TTA, as the proposed development:
• Has less than 100 on-site parking spaces; • Has less than 100 vehicle trips into and out of the development; and • Is not expected to cause traffic levels to increase by 10% of the existing road network’s traffic flows.
1.2.6 In the context of the above best practice guidance it becomes apparent that the scale (and associated predicted impact) of the proposed 698-bed student accommodation development at Our Lady’s Grove does not warrant a TTA . Therefore, with the objective of making a robust and comprehensive planning application to the planning authority, the subject proposals have been investigated and reported upon within this TS.
1.2.7 Accordingly, this TS seeks to set out the transport conditions within the location of the proposed residential development site and provide an overview of the transport and traffic aspects of the development proposals, in addition to quantifying the specific impact that is likely to be generated as a result of the proposed development upon the local road network. This information will enable the local authority to gain a full appreciation of the subject proposals during the planning process.
1.3 REPORT STRUCTURE
1.3.1 Following this introduction, Chapter 2 of this report describes the existing conditions at the proposed development location and surrounding area and outlines existing and future transport infrastructure in the vicinity of the subject site.
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1.3.2 Chapter 3 outlines various overarching policy frameworks that govern the proposed development.
1.3.3 Chapter 4 provides a summary of the proposed development itself including proposed car and bicycle parking provisions.
1.3.4 Chapter 5 outlines the modal split and trip generation exercise carried out for the subject site as well as traffic survey results and network traffic impact caused by the proposed development.
1.3.5 The main conclusions and recommendations derived from the analysis are summarised in Chapter 6.
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2.0 RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT
2.1 LOCATION
2.1.1 The subject development site is located in the Goatstown area of South Dublin and is bounded to the north by Jesus and Mary Secondary School lands. The western boundary is formed residential dwellings along Friarsland Road, whilst the southern boundary is formed by residential dwellings along Larchfield Road. The eastern boundary comprises the Jesus and Mary Secondary School and The Grove residential development.
2.1.2 The subject site is located approximately 6 kilometres south of Dublin City Centre and only 2.2 kilometres northeast of Dundrum Town Centre. The general location of the subject site in relation to the surrounding road network is illustrated in Figure 2.1 below whilst Figure 2.2 indicatively shows the extent of the subject site boundary and neighbouring lands.
2.2 LAND USE
2.2.1 The surrounding areas predominantly consist of residential settlements along Roebuck Road, Goatstown Road and Mount Anville Road. Our Lady’s Grove Primary School, Jesus and Mary College Secondary School, and The Grove residential development are located immediately to the east of the subject site, also accessed from Our Lady’s Grove.
2.2.2 The subject development lands are zoned within the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan for land use ‘A – To protect and-or improve residential amenity’.
2.3 EXISTING PARENT PLANNING PERMISSION
2.3.1 Planning permission was granted in 2019 under SHD planning reference PL06D.304420 for a residential development on the subject Grove site. The permitted scheme included the provision of 132 no. residential units comprising 113 no. apartments and 19 no. houses on the subject site. A total of 169 no. on-site dedicated car parking spaces formed part of the permitted residential scheme. This consent was subsequently quashed following a judicial review.
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Site Location
Figure 2.1: General Location of Site (Source: GeoHive)
Figure 2.2: Indicative Site Boundary (Source: GeoHive)
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2.4 EXISTING TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Existing Pedestrian and Cycle Facilities
2.4.1 Goatstown Road which provides vehicular access to Our Lady’s Grove is subject to the default speed limit of 50kph, with street lighting provided along both sides of the corridor. There are dedicated pedestrian footways provided along both sides of both Our Lady’s Grove and Goatstown Road, which lead to/from the subject site.
2.4.2 There is a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing available approximately 50m to the north of the Our Lady’s Grove / Goatstown Road junction on Goatstown Road. Furthermore, pedestrian crossing facilities are provided at both the Roebuck Road / Goatstown Road and the Goatstown Road / Larchfield Road / Trimbleston junctions, as located to the northeast and southeast of the subject site, respectively.
2.4.3 Cyclists travelling to/from the subject site can benefit from dedicated segregated cycle lanes provided along Goatstown Rd (recently upgraded) as Figure 2.3 below.
Pedestrian Facilities
Cycling Facilities
Figure 2.3: Existing Pedestrian and Cycle facilities along Goatstown Road
Existing GDA Cycle Network Facilities
2.4.4 The GDA Cycle Network Plan outlines the existing cycle facilities in place throughout County Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area. The map illustrated in Figure 2.4 below shows an extract of the existing cycle facilities in proximity to the proposed development site. Currently the site benefits from a C3 cycle lane on Goatstown Road and Roebuck Road.
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Figure 2.4: Existing Cycle Facilities (Extract of Sheet E7 GDA Cycle Network Plan)
Public Transport - Bus
2.4.5 Dublin Bus route 11 travels along Goatstown Road and is accessible within 325m (inbound) and 205m (outbound) walking distance to the east of the subject site.
2.4.6 Dublin Bus route 17 travels along Roebuck Road and is accessible within 560m walking distance to the north of the subject site.
2.4.7 Go Ahead Bus route 75 travels along Killmacud Road Upper and is accessible within approximately 1850m walking distance to the southwest of the subject site, utilising of the pedestrian link to Friarsland Avenue which will be retained as part of the adjacent ‘The Grove’ development.
2.4.8 Dublin Bus routes 7b, 7d, 46a, 46e, 47, 116, 118 & 145 travel along Stillorgan Road and are accessible within approximately 2300m walking distance to the east of the subject site.
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2.4.9 Table 2.1 below details these services with the routes’ key destinations and frequency.
Mon - Fri Sat Sun Route No. Direction (No. of Services)
Mountjoy Sq. to Shankill 4 - - 7b Shankill to Mountjoy Sq. 5 - -
Mountjoy Sq. to Dalkey 1 - - 7d Dalkey to Mountjoy Sq. 2 1 -
Wadelai Park to Sandyford Business 43 34 27 District 11 Sandyford Business District to 43 35 30 Wadelai Park
Phoenix Park to Dun Laoghaire 81 61 58 46a Dublin Dun Laoghaire to Phoenix Park 83 61 58 Bus Blackrock Rail Station to Mountjoy 46e Sq. 2 - -
Poolbeg St. to Belarmine 19 17 15 47 Belarmine to Poolbeg St. 19 17 15
Parnell Sq. to Whitechurch 1 - - 116 Whitechurch to Parnell Sq. 1 - -
118 Kilternan to Eden Quay 1 - -
Heuston Rail Station to Ballywaltrim 96 65 44 145 Ballywaltrim to Heuston Rail Station 98 65 43
Rialto to Blackrock Station 45 41 28 17 Go Ahead Blackrock Station to Rialto 45 41 28 Bus Tallaght to Dún Laoghaire 37 34 30 75 Dún Laoghaire to Tallaght 39 34 29 Table 2.1: Dublin Bus Service Frequency (No. of Services) (Source: Dublin Bus)
2.4.10 The bus stops serving these existing bus service routes are illustrated below in Figure 2.5 which outline the location of each bus stop in relation to the proposed development site. A number of bus stops located within the UCD Belfield campus are also outlined in the figure below with the bus routes they serve, these bus stops form the on-site bus terminal at the UCD campus.
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Figure 2.5: Bus Stops within Proximity to Subject Site (Source: Google Maps)
Public Transport – Luas
2.4.11 The LUAS Green Line service runs from Brides Glen in Cherrywood to Broombridge in Cabra, routing through a number of locations including Leopardstown, Stillorgan, Dundrum and Dublin City Centre in addition to other destinations along its route. The Windy Arbour and Dundrum LUAS interchanges are the most accessible LUAS interchanges to the subject development site. The Dundrum interchange is within approximately 1.3km (via Friarsland Avenue) located to the southwest of the subject site. The locations of the LUAS stops in relation to the subject development site are presented in Figure 2.6 below and in the linkages drawing 200012-DBFL-TR- SP-DR-C-1001 as included in Appendix A.
2.4.12 The subject site will also benefit from the improved connectivity through the LUAS Cross City service, providing connections to Dublin City Centre North, Phibsborough and Broombridge.
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26 mins
Windy Arbour
Subject Site
Dundrum 18 mins
Figure 2.6: LUAS Accessibility to Proposed Development (Source: Google Maps)
2.4.13 The existing public transport linkages available from the subject Grove site are presented in drawing 200012-DBFL-TR-SP-DR-C-1001 (Appendix A).
Transport Sharing Schemes
Car Sharing - GoCar
2.4.14 GoCar is a car sharing membership-based scheme founded in May 2008. It is headquartered in Dublin and has expanded its services to Galway, Cork, Dundalk, Limerick, Wexford, Waterford and many other areas. After joining the scheme, a member can rent a car or van from €9/hour for a time period of as little as half an hour or 24/7, 365 days a year. The cost of insurance, fuel and parking are covered by the scheme as part of a GoCar membership.
2.4.15 GoCar is a successful on demand mobility initiative and reducing the need for owning private cars, therefore, residential developments are now seeking car sharing facilities as part of their development to offset the need for dedicated car parking.
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2.4.16 There are 2 no. GoCar bases located within an approximate 1km radius of the subject site as presented in Figure 2.7 below. In addition, a GoCar base is also available on the UCD Belfield campus which has an entrance that is 850m from the subject site.
Figure 2.7: GoCar Bases within 1km Radius of the Site (Source: GoCar)
Bicycle Sharing - BleeperBike
2.4.17 The ‘BLEEPER bike’ scheme is a relatively new stationless bike sharing scheme. This scheme uses a phone application and bicycles can be picked up and left anywhere that traditional bicycle parking is permitted and they do not require custom built docking bays. Figure 2.8 below shows the BleeperBike “Purple Zone” parking locations within 1km of the subject site, with a number of bicycles being stationed in proximity to the University College Dublin Campus as located only 850m from the proposed development.
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Figure 2.8: BleeperBike Parking Locations within 1km Radius of the Site (Source: BleeperBike)
2.5 SITE ACCESSIBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Walking Accessibility
2.5.1 Figure 2.9 below presents the pedestrian catchment accessible from the subject site from 5 minutes to 30 minutes in 5 minute walking duration increments.
• 5-10 minutes – many nearby bus stops can be easily accessed as well as the Larchfield Neighbourhood Centre. • 10-15 minutes – the Clonskeagh Neighbourhood Centre and sections of the University College Dublin campus can be accessed • 15-20 minutes – large sections of the University College Dublin campus can be accessed • 20-25 minutes – the Dundrum Luas Stop and large sections of the University College Dublin campus can be accessed • 25-30 minutes – the entire University College Dublin campus, Dundrum Village, Dundrum Town Centre, Windy Arbour Luas Stop and the R138 Stillorgan Road from which many onward connections can be made can be accessed
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Figure 2.9: Pedestrian Accessibility Catchment from Subject Site (Source: ArcGIS)
Cycling Accessibility
2.5.2 Figure 2.10A below shows the cycling catchment accessible from the subject site for 5, 10 and 15 minutes of cycling. Within 5 minutes of cycling, the western portion of the University College Dublin campus is easily accessible. Within 10 minutes of cycling, both the Dundrum and Windy Arbour Luas Stops can be reached, as well as Dundrum Shopping Centre, Rathmines and Stillorgan. In 15 minutes of cycling, the R131 Strand Road can be accessed, the Sandyford Industrial Estate, Terenure, Harold’s Cross and Dublin City Centre South, which includes the Trinity College campus.
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Figure 2.10A: Cycling Accessibility Catchment from Subject Site (Source: ArcGIS)
Public Transport Accessibility
2.5.3 Figure 2.10B below shows the walking and transit catchments accessible from the subject site for 30, 45 and 60 minutes. Within 30 minutes, the Trinity College and University College Dublin campuses are accessible, as well as Dublin City Centre South, Milltown, Ballsbridge and Dundrum. Within 45 minutes, the DCU Glasnevin campus, Dublin City Centre North, Dún Laoghaire, Bray and Sandyford are all accessible. Within 1 hour, various Dublin suburbs are accessible such as Blanchardstown, Tallaght, Dalkey, Shankill and Lucan. The TU Dublin Blanchardstown and Tallaght campuses are therefore accessible in a transit and walking time of 60 minutes.
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Figure 2.10B: Public Transport Accessibility Catchment (TravelTime platform)
2.6 LOCAL AMENITIES
2.6.1 The subject site is ideally located to avail of a comprehensive range of local amenities in the surrounding area including those specifically orientation for third level students and located a short distance away in the UCD Belfield campus. In addition, the Larchfield Neighbourhood Centre (with foodstore and pharmacy amongst others), is located on Larchfield Rd only 350m south from the Our Lady’s Grove site and the Clonskeagh Neighbourhood Centre (with Spar foodstore and pharmacy amongst others), is located on Gledswood Drive only 700m north from the Our Lady’s Grove site as detailed.
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Figure 2.11A: Pedestrian / Cycle Route to/from Local Neighbourhood Centres (Source: Google Maps)
Larchfield Neighbourhood Centre Clonskeagh Neighbourhood Centre
Photo 2.1: Larchfield & Clonskeagh Neighbourhood Centres (Source: Google Maps)
Figure 2.11B: Pedestrian / Cycle Route to/from Dundrum (Source: Google Maps)
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2.6.2 Both Dundrum Village and Dundrum Town Centre is located only 1.6km from the proposed development, each providing a comprehensive range of facilities which will be accessible to future residents of the subject site, these include supermarkets, banking facilities, a cinema and many retail opportunities.
2.6.3 The subject site also benefits from being approx. 850m from UCD Belfield campus various leisure and sport facilities which equates to a journey of only 10 minutes on foot or a short 3 min bicycle ride to the entrance of the campus as illustrated in Figure 2.12.
UCDUCD Belfield Campus
The Grove Site
Figure 2.12: Pedestrian / Cycle Route to/from UCD Belfield Campus
2.7 PROPOSED TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Cycle Network Proposals
2.7.1 In December 2013 the NTA published the report entitled Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan. The report summarises the findings of a comprehensive body of work detailing a proposed Cycle Network incorporating Urban, Inter-urban and Greenroute networks covering the six county council areas that together form the defined Greater Dublin Area (GDA).
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2.7.2 The subject site lies within the “Dublin South Central Sector” as outlined within the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan (2013). The sector “extends outward from the city centre through Ranelagh and fans out to include areas of Clonskeagh, Milltown, Goatstown, Dundrum, Ballinteer, Sandyford and Stepaside.”
2.7.3 In the vicinity of the subject site the following routes are proposed in addition to those indicated in Figure 2.13 below:
• Primary Radial Route 11: Camden Street to the South Central Sector via Ranelagh; • Primary Radial Route 12: St. Stephen's Green South from the South East Sector via Leeson Street and Donnybrook; • Primary Route 11C: south from Goatstown Cross on Drummartin Link Road / Kilgobbin Road / Ballyogan Road to Carrickmines; and • Primary Route SO4: from Blackrock to Dundrum via UCD, Mount Merrion and Goatstown, and then heading westwards through Churchtown and Nutgrove to Rathfarnham,
Figure 2.13: Proposed Cycle Routes (Extract of Sheet N7 GDA Cycle Network Plan)
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2.7.4 Minor upgrades at specific junctions have been undertaken to date. More extensive upgrades are proposed as part of the BusConnects Core Bus Corridors Scheme in the future.
2.7.5 The implementation of the above cycle infrastructure schemes by the local authority will be subject to further design, public consultation, approval, and importantly availability of funding and resources.
2.7.6 Figure 2.14 below presents the existing and proposed cycle routes in the Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown area. The DLR Cycle Network was published in October 2013 after the draft publication of the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan in September 2013. The plans proposed by DLRCC reiterate the route improvements within the GDA Cycle Network Plan. At the completion of this scheme, students at the proposed development will be able to avail of a dedicated network of pedestrian and cycle infrastructure linkages as detailed in Figure 2.14.
Figure 2.14: Proposed DLR Cycle Network (Source: DLRCC)
Public Transport Proposals – Bus Priority Routes
2.7.7 The Dun Laoghaire – Rathdown County Council County Development Plan (2016- 2022) outlines the Councils policies with respect to the provision of a Quality Bus Network for the administrative area. Policy ST12: Quality Bus Network states: -
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“It is Council policy to co-operate with the NTA and other relevant agencies to facilitate the implementation of the Bus Network measures as set out in the NTA’s ‘Greater Dublin Area Draft Transport 2016-2035’ and to extend the bus network to other areas where appropriate subject to design, public consultation, approval, finance and resources.”
2.7.8 The Development Plan indicated the provision of the following Bus Priority Schemes which will travel along Mount Anville Road and Goatstown Road (Figure 2.15), which are both accessible within approximately 1150m and 200m walking distance of the subject site, respectively: -
• “Lower Kilmacud Road – Drummartin Road – Goatstown Road – Clonskeagh Road.
• Taney Road – Mount Anville Road – Foster’s Avenue.”
Figure 2.15: Bus Priority Schemes (Extract from Map T2 DLRCC)
Public Transport Proposals - BusConnects
2.7.9 Bus Connects is a transport strategic plan transforming and revamping the current bus system with building “next generation” bus corridors on busiest routes and redesigning routes with the aim to offer fast, predictable and reliable bus journeys.
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2.7.10 This initiative in the short-term proposes to implement a redesign of the existing bus network. The fundamental changes to the network expected would be as follows:
• Increasing the overall amount of bus services. Providing new and frequent orbital services connecting more outer parts of the city together; • Simplifying the bus services on the key radial into “spines” where all buses will operate under a common letter system and buses will run very frequently and be more evenly spaced; • Increasing the number of routes where buses will come every 15 minutes or less all day; • The frequent network would become a web-shaped grid, with many interchange opportunities to reach more destination. Everywhere that two frequent routes cross, a fast interchange is possible; and • Additional service would be provided at peak hours to limit overcrowding.
Figure 2.16: Proposed Bus Network (Source: BusConnects)
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2.7.11 Under the BusConnects proposals (Figure 2.16), the following routes will operate at the following frequencies within the immediate vicinity of the subject site:-
• Spine Branch Route A2: From Dundrum to Airport via Ballinteer and City Centre, operating every 10 – 15 minutes;
• Spine Branch Route A4: From Dundrum to Swords via City Centre, operating every 10 – 15 minutes;
• Spine Branch Route E1: From Ballywaltrim to Northwood Lane via Bray Main St. and City Centre, operating every 10 minutes;
• Spine Branch Route E2: From Dún Laoghaire to Charlestown via City Centre, operating every 10 minutes;
• Orbital Route S4: From UCD to Liffey Valley via Milltown, Crumlin and Ballyfermot, operating every 10 minutes;
• Orbital Route S6: From Blackrock to Tallaght via UCD and Dundrum, operating every 15 minutes;
• Radial Route 74: From City Centre to Dundrum via Crumlin and Whitechurch, operating every 30 minutes;
• Radial Route 86: From Mountjoy Square to Ticknock via Goatstown, operating every 30 minutes;
• Radial Route 87: From Mountjoy Square to Belarmine via Dundrum, operating every 60 minutes;
• Radial Route 88: From Mountjoy Square to Enniskerry via Dundrum and Belarmine, operating every 60 minutes.
Public Transport Proposals – Luas & Metro
2.7.12 According to current proposals by the NTA & TII, the proposed MetroLink will operate from Charlemont, immediately south of the Grand Canal, and will provide links to City Centre locations and Dublin Airport, terminating in Swords.
2.7.13 Students at the Our Lady’s Grove development will be able to avail of the proposed Metro Line through the Luas Green Line Stops, Windy Arbour or Dundrum, and interchange at the Charlemont Luas Stop to access the underground metro.
2.7.14 Other proposed extensions to the Luas network include a Lucan Line operating from the City Centre to Lucan and the extension of the Green Line south from Brides Glen
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to Bray. Figure 2.17 shows the existing Luas network with the proposed service extensions and Metro Line.
Figure 2.17: Proposed Light Rail Network (Source: NTA)
Timescales
2.7.15 The implementation of the above infrastructure schemes by the local authority will be subject to further design, public consultation, approval, and importantly availability of funding and resources. As no specific completion dates for these schemes have been published, for the purpose of this TS we have assumed that they will not be constructed by the subject residential scheme’s opening year.
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3.0 DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
3.1 DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035
3.1.1 The Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 is a document compiled by the National Transport Authority which sets out the Strategic Transport Plan for the Greater Dublin Area for the period up to 2035.
3.1.2 This document will influence transport planning across the region until 2035 and replaces ‘A Platform for Change – An Integrated Transportation Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2000 to 2016’. It thereby underpins all transportation strategies, traffic management schemes and development plans prepared by Dublin City Council during this timeframe.
3.1.3 The Strategy sets out a clear hierarchy of transport users, commencing with the sustainable modes of travel such as walking, cycling and public transport users at the very top of the hierarchy. The Strategy adopts the general principle that these users should have their safety and convenience needs considered first and that the hierarchy is applied where a large share of travel is (or could be) made by walking, cycling and public transport.
3.1.4 In addition to guiding the development of specific Strategy measures, the NTA encourages that the “transport user hierarchy should guide engineers, planners and urban designers on the order in which the needs of transport users should be considered in designing new developments or traffic schemes in the Greater Dublin Area.”
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Smarter Travel – A Sustainable Transport Future
3.1.5 Smarter Travel was published in 2009 by the Department of Transport which represents the national policy documentation outlining a broad vision for the future and establishes objectives and targets for transport. The document examines past trends in population and economic growth and transport concluding that these trends are unsustainable into the future.
3.1.6 In order to address the unsustainable nature of current travel behaviour, Smarter Travel sets down a number of key goals and targets for 2020 - including:
• Total vehicle km travelled by car will not significantly increase;
• Work-related commuting by car will be reduced from 65% to 45%;
• 10% of all trips will be by cycling;
• The efficiency of the transport system will be significantly improved.
3.1.7 The document recognises that these are ambitious targets, and outlines a suite of 49 actions required to achieve these targets – summarised under the following four main headings:
• Actions aimed at reducing distances travelled by car and the use of fiscal measures to discourage use of the car;
• Actions aimed at ensuring that alternatives to the car are more widely available;
• Actions aimed at improving fuel efficiency of motorised travel; and
• Actions aimed at strengthening institutional arrangements to deliver the targets.
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Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments 2018
3.1.8 This guideline document was produced by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) and was updated with the latest version in March 2018. The purpose of this document is to set out standards for apartment development, mainly in response to circumstances that had arisen whereby some local authority standards were at odds with national guidance.
3.1.9 With the demand for housing increasing, this means that there is a need for an absolute minimum of 275,000 new homes in Ireland’s cities by 2040. It is therefore critical to ensure that apartment living is an increasingly attractive and desirable housing option for a range of household types and tenures.
3.1.10 These Guidelines apply to all housing developments that include apartments that may be made available for sale, whether for owner occupation or for individual lease. They also apply to housing developments that include apartments that are built specifically for rental purposes.
3.1.11 Cycling provides a flexible, efficient and attractive transport option for urban living and these guidelines require that this transport mode is fully integrated into the design and operation of all new apartment development schemes.
3.1.12 The quantum of car parking or the requirement for any such provision for apartment developments will vary, having regard to the types of location in cities and towns that may be suitable for apartment development, broadly based on proximity and accessibility criteria.
3.1.13 For all types of location, where it is sought to eliminate or reduce car parking provision, it is necessary to ensure, where possible, the provision of an appropriate number of drop off, service, visitor parking spaces and parking for the mobility impaired. Provision is also to be made for alternative mobility solutions including facilities for car sharing club vehicles and cycle parking and secure storage.
Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022
3.1.14 The Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) Development Plan 2016- 2022 sets out the policies and objectives for sustainable development in the County up to 2022. It has been prepared in accordance with the requirements and various provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended and the Planning
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and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment Regulations 2004). In the context of the subject development site and the proposed residential development the most relevant policies are summarised as follows:
Sustainable Travel and Transportation Strategy
“Policy ST2: It is Council policy to actively support sustainable modes of transport and ensure that land use and zoning are fully integrated with the provision and development of high public quality transportation systems.”
“Policy ST3: It is Council policy to promote, facilitate and cooperate with other transport agencies in securing the implementation of the transportation strategy for the County and the wider Dublin Region.” “Policy ST5: It is Council policy to secure the development of a high quality walking and cycling network across the County in accordance with relevant Council and National policy and guidelines.”
“Policy ST6: The Council will continue to maintain and expand the footway and pedestrian route network to provide for accessible pedestrian routes within the County in accordance with best accessibility practice.”
“Policy ST7: It is Council policy to secure improvements to the County Cycle Network in accordance with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Cycle Network Review whilst supporting the NTA on the development and implementation of the Cycle Network Plan for the Greater Dublin Area.
“Policy ST11: It is Council policy to secure improvements to the public transport system as set out in ‘Smarter Travel, A Sustainable Transport Future 2009-2020’ and the NTA’s ‘Greater Dublin Area Draft Transport Strategy 2016-2035’ by optimizing existing or proposed transport corridors and interchanges and by developing new Park and Ride and taxi rank facilities at appropriate locations.”
“Policy ST14: It is Council policy to facilitate the provision of quality public transport interchanges at strategic Rail and Luas stations within the County.”
3.1.15 According to the Development Plan, the land use zoning objectives for the subject site is “Objective A – To protect and / or improve residential amenity.”
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Figure 3.1: Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown County Council Development
Plan 2016-2022 – Land Use Zoning (Extract from Map 1)
3.1.16 Section 8.2.3.4 (xii) of the County Development Plan specifically considers the development of student accommodation. The plan states;
“Given the growth in recent years of the number of third level students, together with the planned expansion of the County’s major educational facilities, there is a demand for specific residential accommodation to cater for this need. The Council will support the provision of on-campus accommodation and may also permit student accommodation off-campus.
When dealing with planning applications for such developments a number of criteria will be taken into account including:
• The location of student accommodation within the following hierarchy of priority: ➢ On Campus ➢ Within 1km distance from the boundary of a Third Level Institute
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➢ Within close proximity to high quality public transport corridors (DART, N11 and Luas), cycle and pedestrian routes and green routes • The level and quality of on-site facilities, including storage facilities, waste management, covered cycle parking and associated showers and locker, leisure facilities, car parking and amenity
3.1.17 The above DLRCC guidance would indicate that the subject Grove development site exhibits the appropriate locational and accessibility characteristics to accommodate a Student Accommodation type of development.
Dublin Eastern Bypass Corridor Protection Study - Booterstown to Sandyford
3.1.18 The National Roads Authority (NRA) which is now Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) commissioned a Feasibility study of the Dublin Eastern Bypass that was undertaken and completed by Thoir Consulting Engineers in 2007.
3.1.19 The feasibility study was followed by the Corridor Protection Study Booterstown to Sandyford in 2011 which concluded that a strong economic case exists to retain the motorway scheme and the route reservation should be continued to be protected for the future development of the scheme through the Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown County Council jurisdiction between Sandyford and Belfield.
3.1.20 The proposed development site is situated within proximity of the scheme boundary. The Corridor Protection Study report was reviewed to mitigate impacts of the proposed development on the motorway scheme. Figure 3.2 below illustrates the Dublin Eastern Bypass proposed route reservation.
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Figure 3.2: Dublin Eastern Bypass Proposed Route Reservation (Source: TII)
3.2 STUDENT HOUSING IN DUBLIN
3.2.1 Student accommodation facilities are typically located within convenient travel distance of the university campus and / or college facility that they serve. Figure 3.3 below presents the results of a mapping exercise that has been undertaken with the objective of illustrating the locations of a number of different college campuses / facilities located in Dublin City Centre that there locational relationship with their associated student accommodation premises.
3.2.2 As part of this mapping exercise, the ‘walking’ distance between each student accommodation (19 No.) and the main eight college campuses / facilities within the City Centre has been established using google maps. This enabled an average walking distance to/from the college facilities to be determined for each student residence, as detailed in Table 3.1 below. The average distances to/from college varied between 0.98km to 2.27 km. The overall average recorded walking distance to/from college for all the student accommodations located in the City Centre was calculated as being 1.57 km.
3.2.3 In comparison, The Grove student accommodation development has previously been found to be located approx. 850m from the entrance of the UCD Belfield campus which is considered favorable when comparing to (i) the overall City Centre average value (1.57km) and (ii) is found to be below the 0.98km to 2.27km average range for all City Centre Campuses to associated accommodation.
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Figure 3.3: Dublin City Centre University Campuses and Student Accommodation
Distance to University Campus (km) Average Distance to TU Griffith ID Student TU TU TU TU City Centre Dublin College Trinity Dublin No. Accommodation Dublin Dublin Dublin Dublin College Cathal Wolfe College Business Grange Bolton Aungier Kevin Campuses Brugha Tone Dublin School gorman St. St. St. (km) St. St. 1 Highfield Park 0.65 1.60 2.00 1.90 2.80 3.10 3.00 3.10 2.27 2 Broadstone Hall 0.60 0.65 1.30 1.00 1.90 2.10 2.20 2.20 1.49 3 Dominick Place 0.65 0.40 1.00 0.75 1.70 1.90 2.10 2.20 1.34
Aparto Dorset 4 Point 1.10 0.45 0.70 0.80 1.50 1.90 2.20 2.30 1.37
5 Kavanagh Court 1.90 1.10 0.40 1.00 1.40 2.00 2.30 2.50 1.58 Aparto Beckett 6 2.00 1.20 0.45 1.00 1.50 2.10 2.40 2.60 1.66 House 7 Buckley Hall 2.40 1.60 0.75 1.50 1.60 2.20 2.50 2.80 1.92 8 Swuite Dublin 0.30 1.00 1.80 1.20 2.20 2.10 2.20 2.10 1.61 Granted Manor St. 9 Acc. 0.70 1.00 1.90 1.20 2.20 2.10 2.20 2.10 1.68 10 Ardcairn House 0.40 0.90 1.70 1.10 2.10 2.00 2.10 2.00 1.54 11 Blackhall Place 0.70 0.95 1.80 1.10 2.10 2.00 2.10 2.00 1.59 12 LIV Student Dublin 1.10 0.70 1.40 0.65 1.40 1.30 1.40 1.50 1.18 International 13 2.10 1.10 1.20 0.75 0.40 0.55 0.75 1.00 0.98 Student Acc. 14 Aparto Binary Hub 1.30 1.50 2.20 1.50 1.90 1.70 1.70 1.60 1.68 Highlight Thomas 15 1.40 1.50 2.20 1.50 1.50 1.30 1.30 1.20 1.49 St. Heyday’s Carman’s 16 Hall 1.80 1.50 2.20 1.50 1.30 0.70 0.80 0.65 1.31 17 New Cork St. Acc. 2.20 2.30 3.00 2.30 2.10 1.50 1.30 1.20 1.99 18 The Tannery 2.30 1.90 2.60 1.80 1.70 1.10 0.85 0.75 1.63 19 New Mill 2.30 1.90 2.50 1.80 1.70 1.00 0.80 0.65 1.58 Average Distance 1.36 1.22 1.64 1.28 1.74 1.72 1.80 1.81 1.57 km Table 3.1: Average Distances Between City Centre Campuses & Student Accommodation
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3.3 UCD STUDENT HOUSING PROVISION
Current UCD Managed Provision
3.3.1 In the 2019/2020 academic year UCD Residences managed 3,168 number bed spaces which are solely available students attending UCD. As this level of student accommodation is found to be insufficient, an allocation policy has been implemented to prioritize the allocation of the available bed spaces across a number of different groups including, (i) first year students, (ii) existing students, (iii) international students, (iv) scholarship students and (v) final year students.
3.3.2 Table 3.2 below presents the available student bed spaces provided in each of the 8 UCD Campus Residences.
Location UCD Residence Beds Belfield Blackrock Ashfield 354 Belgrove Belgrove 779
Blackrock Halls 142 Glenomena 736 Merville 610 Proby 114 Roebuck Castle 133 Roebuck Hall 300 Total 3,168
Table 3.2: UCD Campus Residences and Available Bed Spaces (2019/2020)
3.3.3 To address the unmet demand for student accommodation new on-campus residences are currently being built on the UCD Belfield Campus. As part of a permitted Strategic Housing Development (SHD) scheme, UCD aim to deliver criteria 3,006 bed spaces across three implementation phases. Phase 1 will see the delivery of 924 additional student bed spaces on campus. Phase 2 is currently under construction and likely available in sometime in 2022. These timelines are likely to have been delayed by the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions with construction activities currently paused again in Q1 2021 as there were during part of 2020.
3.3.4 To deliver the full Phase 3 scheme of the permitted project, the existing Roebuck Castle residence, as referenced in Table 3.2 above, will be demolished. This will result in the loss of 133 beds, but result in a total on-site student accommodation provision of 6,041 beds at the completion of the three project phases.
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Parking at Belfield Campus Student Accommodation
3.3.5 According to the UCD Guide to Parking on Campus (September 2019) a permit parking system has been in operation at the third level institution campus since 2015. This has been introduced to ensure only UCD members use the limited car parking spaces (total number of which is capped with planning authorities) that are available on-campus and in order to control the demand generated by private motor car users (e.g. promote sustainable travel practices).
3.3.6 As this UCD document states “Parking is limited on campus and available on a first come, first served basis. UCD strongly encourages the use of public transport where possible.”
3.3.7 In the License to Reside contracts between UCD Residencies and individual students in UCD managed / owned residences, Item 12 states the following with regard to car parking:
“You will not be entitled to apply for permit parking on the Campus unless you are entitled to an exemption from this policy.”
3.3.8 Accordingly, it is UCD policy that students residing within the UCD Belfield campus student accommodation are not eligible for a parking permit. This arrangement is covered under the lease agreements for students with a similar arrangement being proposed for the subject The Grove Student Accommodation.
Demand for On-Campus Housing Facilities
3.3.9 The UCD Strategy 2020 – 2024 discusses the university’s aims to increase their student population by 25% over the next 10 years. The increased demands in student housing are to be met in part by the residential masterplan which seeks to develop the campus defined residential character area in three distinct delivery phases. Phases 1 and 2 propose a Village Centre and an additional criteria 2,200 bed spaces, with Phase 3 adding a further 800 bed spaces to the campus.
3.3.10 In Section 3.2 of the UCD Strategic Campus Development Plan 2016-2021-2026, the UCD student population is forecasted to reach approximately 30,760 by 2025. In this scenario, UCD even with the completion of all three phases of the permitted SHD scheme the campus facilities will only be able to accommodate 20% of its students accommodation requirements. The remaining 80% of students attending the university will require accommodation elsewhere across Dublin, particularly
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UCD’s international student population which is currently at 6,600 students and projected to grow as per UCD’s aspirations. Accordingly, it has been found that even with the provision of 6,041 student beds on-campus (as per the full three phase of the permitted SHD scheme) the availability of bedrooms will be insufficient to meet both the current and the future demands for student accommodation at UCD.
3.3.11 Within the UCD Strategic Campus Development Plan 2016-2021-2026, the Additional Student Residence Masterplan to provide an additional 3,000 bedrooms on campus is discussed in order to enhance the residential character area of the UCD campuses. The project is currently in planning and aims to increase the existing campus accommodation from 3,168 to approx. 6,000 bedrooms. The aim is aligned with the Government Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness.
3.3.12 Despite UCD’s provision of student housing, an increased demand in student residences to accommodate the forecasted student population will be required. Students not securing UCD campus accommodation are directed to off-site facilities such as Ardcairn House and Dominick Place through the UCD Residences website.
Off-Site Housing Facilities
3.3.13 At the moment, to accommodate existing demands by students for living accommodation, UCD Residencies direct students to a number of off-campus opportunities. In addition to both (i) UCD’s ‘Accommodation Pad’ (run by the UCD Residences Booking & Support Office, this online facility shows listings of houses, flats, apartments, lodgings and general self-catering accommodation for students) and (ii) the private letting agencies, UCD residences current direct students (not eligible for the on campus facilities or once the limited capacity has been reached) to two number dedicated student accommodation facilities located within the city center. These two privately developed / operated facilities named Ardcairn House and Dominick Place (Figure 3.3) are both located 7.2 km from the UCD Belfield campus in Dublin City Centre. This results in an unsustainable solution for UCD students necessitating a significant level of travel to/from Campus in addition to limiting the amount of available student bed spaces at these facilities which may have been better utilized by students attending City Centre colleges / campuses.
3.3.14 In comparison to these city centre facilities more sustainable and convenient accommodation options for UCD students have evolved in locations in close proximity to but yet located off the Belfield campus. The Aparto Montrose student
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residence (205 bed spaces) has been converted from a former hotel to a dedicated student accommodation in response to the growing demand for this type of residence. It is located on the Stillorgan Road, only 325m from the main entrance to UCD campus. Another example of an off-campus facility serving UCD is the Glenard University Residence (30 bed spaces) on the R825 Roebuck Road (only 350m north of the subject proposed site of The Grove student accommodation) which offers student accommodation only 1.4 km from the center of the Belfield campus. As such, a precedence for privately operated off-campus student accommodation in close proximity to the UCD Belfield Campus can be established.
3.4 DEVELOPMENT PRECEDENT
Off-Campus Student Accommodation Facilities
3.4.1 In the context that the DLRCC County Development Plan (2016-2022) does not detail a specific requirement for car parking for Student Accommodation types of residential development, DBFL have undertaken a review of recent practices across Dublin in regard to the design and planning of Student Accommodation developments with the objective of establishing the approach adopted / permitted in regard to the provision of on-site car parking for student residents.
3.4.2 In reference to Table 3.3 below the planning files of 14 recent (2014 To 2018) Student Accommodation based developments have been reviewed. This exercise considered a total of 14 different off-campus student accommodation developments across Dublin of which 11 are currently operating and 3 are nearing completion (e.g. final stages of construction / fitout).
3.4.3 The review confirmed that whilst 3 of the 14 student accommodation schemes do provide a nominal element of on-site car parking / dedicated disabled car parking (between 2 to 12 spaces) it has demonstrated that it is generally not a practice to provide car parking for student residents.
3.4.4 The level of car parking provision at these 14 different student accommodation schemes equates to an average of 0.006672 parking spaces per bed space. If this ratio was to be applied to the proposed Grove Student Accommodation, it would suggest that approximately 6 no. car parking spaces should be provided. As the proposals accommodate a total of 9 on-site car parking bays it can be suggested that this ‘average’ parking precedent requirement is being met.
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No. of Car Parking Provision Location Planning Ref Student On-Street Beds On-Site (General Public Use Permitted)
LIV Student, Church Street, 2990/14 2 Disabled 283 - Dublin PL29N.244466 Spaces
2 Disabled Aparto, Dorset Street. 2338/15 463 0 Spaces
Ardcairn House, 2858/16 571 0 - Grangegorman Lowe PL29N.247008
3971/15 Aungier St. 300 0 - PL29S.246555
Aparto Beckett House, 4174/16 399 0 - Summerhill PL29N.248233
Buckley Hall, Buckingham St. - 101 10-11 spaces - Lwr.
Dominick Place, Dominick St. 4341/16 77 0 - Upper
3401/18 Swuite, Grangegorman Lwr. 132 3 - PL29N.246097
Highlight, Thomas St. 2453/15 257 0 -
Heyday, Carman’s Hall, 2827/17 207 0 - Francis St.
The Tannery, Mill St. 2182/16 303 0 -
Cork St. Student 3197/18 281 0 11 Accommodation
The Donnelly Centre Phase 2 1 Set Down & Building, Cork St / Brickfield 3426/18 166 0 1 Disabled Lane 12 Aparto Montrose, 0483/D12A & 203 & 4 (0 available to 0 Stillorgan Rd, 0552/D14A Staff students) Average On-Site Car Parking per Bed 0.006672 -
Table 3.3: Existing and Recently Permitted Off-Campus Student Accommodation Developments – Car Parking Characteristics (Dublin)
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On-Campus Student Accommodation Facilities
3.4.5 In addition to the above 14 number off-campus student residential facilities it is also noted that each of the existing on-campus student accommodation facilities (6 No. at UCD Belfield) detailed in Table 3.2 do not, in general, provide car parking for student residents.
3.4.6 As previously introduced UCD currently have a ‘cap’ agreement in place with the transportation authorities in regard to controlling the quantum of on-campus car parking at Belfield Campus as part of an overall demand management initiative of UCD’s Travel Plan. This ‘cap’ applies to all on-site facilities including student residential accommodation.
3.4.7 The UCD management policy in regard to access to the limited on-campus car parking for students residing in the on-campus facilities states;
“There is no reserved parking in UCD, including Residences. Parking is on a first come first served basis and is either permit parking or pay and display.
Parking of motor vehicles is permitted in designated car parks only. Vehicles left in unauthorized places will be clamped. Residents who have motor vehicles must conform to the University car parking regulations.
Residents will not be entitled to apply for permit parking on the Campus unless they are entitled to an exemption from this policy.”
3.4.8 Accordingly, the only students (residing in the on-campus accommodation facilities) that are permitted to park private motor vehicles at the above on-campus residences are the very few students that meet strict UCD eligibility criteria such as student disabled drivers and scholarship students that require a vehicle as part of their research.
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4.0 CHARACTERISTICS OF PROPOSALS
4.1 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
4.1.1 The subject Grove Student Accommodation proposals, as outlined in Figure 4.1 below and associated development schedule summarised in Table 4.1, seeks planning permission to construct eight residential bedroom blocks which will facilitate a total of 698 no. student bedrooms and associated facilities on residential zoned lands.
4.1.2 During the proposed development’s operational phase it will be a fully managed property (24/7).
Total Number of Units Floor Cluster Bedrooms Accessible Studios Cluster Kitchens
Lower Ground Floor 20 0 4 Ground Floor 108 0 16 First Floor 150 4 21 Second Floor 150 4 21 Third Floor 122 4 17 Fourth Floor 80 4 11 Fifth Floor 49 3 9 Sixth Floor 0 0 0 Subtotals 679 19 99 Total Bedrooms 698 -
Table 4.1: Proposed Schedule and Bedroom Unit Types
4.1.3 The development will also comprise the construction of associated infrastructure including soft and hard landscaped areas, landscaped shared surface courtyard, footpaths, and associated services as referred to in the Infrastructure Report (DBFL report reference 200012-Rep-010) as submitted with this planning application.
4.1.4 Residents may avail of a large number of shared services such as communal open spaces and waste disposal facilities in addition to the following amenities:
• Reception, post boxes and smart lockers (173 m2) • Main common room (338 m2) • Quiet study space (104 m2) • Library (64 m2) • Yoga Studio (74 m2) • Prayer room (33 m2)
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• Gym (228 m2) • Movie room (108 m2) • Music room (42 m2) • Laundry (37 m2)
Figure 4.1: Indicative Site Layout (Source: Stephen Marshall Ltd)
Vehicular and Pedestrian Access
4.1.5 As presented in Figure 4.2 below, all access requirements for pedestrians, cyclists and motorized vehicles are to be accommodated via the existing Grove Roundabout as located to the east of the subject site. The proposed vehicle connection with the existing off-site roundabout will lead to an internal one-way (clockwise) vehicle gyratory. Travelling along this internal shared surface gyratory will provide access to;
a) a dedicated two bay drop-off / pick-up facility adjoining the main pedestrian access/egress to the facilities reception area, and
b) an internal ‘gated’ courtyard within which car parking and motorcycle parking is to be located.
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Circular Pedestrian Leisure Route
Main Pedestrian Access to Student Accommodation
Proposed Site Access via Roundabout leading to on-site gyratory & set-down / pick-up area
Side ‘gated’ Pedestrian / Bicycle Access to internal controlled area
‘Gated’ Internal Car Park Area & Service / Emergency Vehicle Access
Figure 4.2: Site Access Arrangement
4.1.6 The design of the clockwise gyratory arrangement regulates all vehicle movements, discourages inappropriate car parking practices and ensures that all private motor cars do not have to undertake a reverse manoeuvre all of which deliver a safe, slow speed sensitively designed environment on the immediate approach to/from the proposed Student Accommodation reception area.
4.1.7 As illustrated in Figure 4.2 the scheme proposals include the implementation of an on-site public ‘leisure’ footpath as part of the landscape proposals around the outer edge and encompassing the proposed student accommodation buildings. This footpath, benefiting from excellent passive surveillance from the neighbouring student accommodation buildings, will be available for both residents and the general public to use as an amenity area. At the request of the local authority the potential for a future pedestrian / cycle connection in the northwest corner of the subject site has been incorporated into the redesigned scheme proposals. The proposals now include for a short extension of the proposed ‘leisure’ footpath north- westwards as far as the sites northern boundary thereby enabling a potential
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pedestrian connection (implemented by others) to Friarsland Rd sometime in the future.
4.2 CAR PARKING
4.2.1 Reference has been made to the current Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown County Development Plan (2016 - 2022) and Chapter 4 of Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines for Planning Authorities, as published by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) in March 2018.
4.2.2 Table 8.2.3 of the Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown County Development Plan (2016 - 2022) which sets out the parking guidance for residential developments does not specify a car parking standard for student accommodation developments.
4.2.3 It is considered that the subject development site is located within an “Intermediate Urban Location” as designated within the DHPLG standards, on the basis of proximity to public transport services.
4.2.4 The subject site is considered to be within walking distance (i.e. between 10-15 minutes or 1,000-1,500m) of high capacity urban public transport stops (Luas) and within a reasonable walking distance (i.e. between 5-10 minutes or up to 1,000m) of high frequency (i.e. min 10 minute peak hour frequency) urban bus services as defined by the DHPLG standards.
4.2.5 Both the Windy Arbour and Dundrum Luas Stops are easily accessible from the subject site; additionally, Dublin Bus route number 11 is serviced from a bus stop only 350m from the proposed development.
4.2.6 For residential developments located within an “Intermediate Urban Location”, the DHPLG design standards state in reference to local authority development management requirements that;
“planning authorities must consider a reduced overall car parking standard and apply an appropriate maximum car parking standard.”
4.2.7 Accordingly, the opportunity is available to provide a reduced quantum of car parking for residential developments.
4.2.8 A car parking provision of 9 no. spaces has been deemed sufficient to satisfy the parking demand for the development. Of this car parking provision, 2 no. spaces
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are allocated as mobility impaired parking spaces. This provision equates to approximately 22% of the total car parking provision for the development and therefore satisfies the DLRCC minimum requirement for 4% of the development parking to be designated as disabled parking.
4.2.9 Additionally, 1 car parking space is dedicated as a potential car share space (GoCar) to be used by The Grove residents who are at least 21 years of age. A letter of support from GoCar is provided in Appendix E which confirms that they are prepared to assign a GoCar vehicle o-site at The Grove development.
4.2.10 A car parking management regime operated by the development management company will control access to these on-site car parking spaces for residents, staff and visitors. Any residents who meet the strict eligibility criteria who wish to park a private motor vehicle on-site will need to apply for a parking permit for which a nominal cost will apply to (i) cover the management and enforcement cost of the regime and (ii) discourage car ownership by residents. Figure 4.4 below shows the location of the car parking facilities within the development.
Electric Vehicle Parking
4.2.11 The proposals also include for the Pole Mounted ‘Single’ Charge Unit provision of 1 no. dedicated electric vehicle charging space with the location indicated below in Figure 4.4. Additionally, the remaining 8 no. car parking spaces can be readily retro fitted with charge points (either double / single units mounted on poles or single units mounted on adjoining wall as illustrated in Figure 4.3) as and when the need arises by the individual residents as the proposals include the implementation of the appropriate ducting as part of the scheme design. Details of the charge units that will be used in this development can be found in Appendix Wall Mounted ‘Single’ Charge Unit D.
Figure 4.3: EVBOX Charge Units
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Figure 4.4: Internal Car Parking Area with EV Parking Space
Motorcycle Parking
4.2.12 The proposals also include for the provision of 4 no. dedicated motorbike / scooter parking spaces which are to be located on-site within the ‘gated’ parking courtyard illustrated in Figure 4.4 above.
E-Scooter
4.2.13 Opportunities for E-Scooter parking and charging points can also be explored / facilitated once the legislation / regulatory framework in Ireland is revised to permit the use of E-Scooters on public transport networks.
4.3 CYCLE PARKING
Cycle Parking Required
4.3.1 In order to determine an appropriate level of cycle parking provision for the proposed residential development, reference is made to both (i) the DLRCC Standards for Cycle Parking and associated Cycling Facilities for New Developments requirements, and (ii) the DHPLG guidelines. The cycle parking standards for residential developments from both standards are detailed in Table 4.2.
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Parking DLRCC DHPLG Units DLRCC DHPLG Type Standard Standard (beds) Requirement Requirement
Long 1 / 2 1 / bed 349 698 Stay bedrooms 698 Short 1 / 5 (698) 1/ 2 units 140 349 Stay bedrooms
Total 489 1047
Table 4.2: Cycle Parking Standards and Requirements
4.3.2 A generous provision of secure and accessible bicycle parking will be a key component of the transportation offering at the subject development, in particular, considering the reduced provision of car parking facilities. Whilst DLRCC have detailed requirements in this regard as set out in Standards for Cycle Parking and associated Cycling Facilities for New Developments, the requirements of the DHPLG Sustainable Urban Housing Standards generally exceed those of local authorities.
4.3.3 The DHPLG requirements are generally viewed as somewhat generous. Application of these requirements results in an overall provision of 1047 no. cycle parking spaces being required based on the proposed schedule of accommodation.
4.3.4 Recent experience in the determination of an appropriate provision for bicycle parking would suggest that the provision for the site should ideally be between the local authority and the DHPLG standards.
Cycle Parking Provided
4.3.5 Accordingly, considering both the DLRCC and DHPLG cycle parking requirements, a provision of 860 no. cycle parking spaces is proposed as part of the subject student accommodation development.
4.3.6 This level of cycle parking provision which includes 844 spaces located within secure and weather protected facilities significantly exceeds the DLRCC requirements, leaning towards the DHPLG requirements. All residents cycle parking spaces are proposed to be secured and sheltered and located within the secure controlled area of the development.
4.3.7 Figure 4.5 and Figure 4.6 below present the locations of the bicycle parking throughout the subject site at ground floor level and lower ground floor level respectively. Further details of the cycle parking provision is detailed in the architects scheme drawings.
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Figure 4.5: Ground Floor On-site Bicycle Parking
4.3.8 In accordance with the Dun Laoghaire – Rathdown County Development Plan (2016- 2022) all of the resident’s long term cycle parking is conveniently located within 50m of the destination. A total of 102 no. ground floor cycle parking spaces and 742 no. lower ground floor cycle parking spaces can be considered secure covered cycle parking spaces in accordance with the requirements for long-term cycle parking within the Dun Laoghaire – Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022. Only 16 no. cycle parking spaces (<2% of the total number) as located at the developments main pedestrian access are uncovered but still meet the locational requirements (<25m) for short-term cycle parking within the Dun Laoghaire – Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022.
4.3.9 Of the total parking provision 688 no. out of 860 no. are in the form of two-tier double stacking units, however half of these spaces are at ground level which means that 344 no. cycle parking spaces out of 688 no. total two-tier cycle parking spaces are located on the ground and can be easily accessed by all. Details of the two-tier double stacking units can be found in Appendix C.
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Figure 4.6: Lower Ground Floor On-site Bicycle Parking
4.4 INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
4.4.1 The sustainable travel initiatives set out below seek to provide viable alternative travel opportunities to the private motor car for all residents, staff and visitors traveling to/from The Grove Student Accommodation thereby providing the opportunity to minimise the quantum of on-site car parking provision.
4.4.2 These measures would be actively managed by the student accommodation scheme’s management company and form a key component of The Groves overall facility management plan:
• Parking Management Strategy • Mobility Management Plan • Car Share Facility • Bicycle Parking
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Parking Management Strategy
4.4.3 A Parking Management Strategy will be incorporated into the development proposals in order to proactively manage the demand for on-site car parking . The Parking Management Strategy will be founded on the principle that in general no student will be permitted access to one of the on-site car parking bays as part of the rental agreement for the property. Only students who meet strict eligibility criteria will be permitted to apply for an electronic parking permit. Accordingly any student wanting to avail of a parking space will be required to prove reasonable grounds and a demonstrated need for parking a vehicle on-site.
4.4.4 Staff will be encouraged to use the available sustainable transport modes such as walking, cycling and public transport for which there are good opportunities surrounding the development site, including the LUAS green line.
Mobility Management Plan
4.4.5 An outline Mobility Management Plan (MMP) accompanies the planning application. This initial MMP, which will be updated based upon resident travel surveys undertaken within the first 3 months of the scheme being occupied by student residents, seeks to influence travel behaviour, inform students of the sustainable transport modes available and promote and facilitate the use active modes of travel and public transport opposed to the use of the private motor vehicle. The MMP will be developed at operational stage by the management company who will have a much more active role compared to a management company at a traditional built to sell apartment development.
Car Share Facility
4.4.6 As outlined in Chapter 2 of this report, the proposed development is within proximity (approximately 1km radius) to 2 GoCar bases, in addition to the 1 no. on-site car share space proposed as part of the subject development proposals.
4.4.7 GoCar is Ireland’s leading car sharing service with 40,000 members and over 600 cars and vans across 18 counties in Ireland. Each GoCar or car share vehicle which is placed in a community has the potential to replace the journeys of up to 15 private cars.
4.4.8 The students (of at least 21 years of age) will have the option to become members of the car share service. On becoming members, residents can then book cars online
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or via the app for as little as an hour, then unlock the car with their phone. The keys are in the car, with fuel, insurance and city parking all included. The benefits of such car sharing services include;
• The reduction of the number of cars on the road and therefore traffic congestion, noise and air pollution; • Minimising the demand for car parking and freeing up land traditionally used for private parking spaces; • Increasing use of public transport, walking and cycling as the need for car ownership is reduced; • Car sharing allows those who cannot afford a car the opportunity to drive, encouraging social inclusivity.
Increased Cycle Parking
4.4.9 Provision of adequate, high quality cycle parking facilities will be provided within the development. A total of 746 no. bicycle parking spaces has been proposed, these provide for both long term and short term parking. Provision of good cycle parking will be a key component for travel within the development considering the reduction of car parking facilities.
4.4.10 Additionally, residents can avail of the bicycle sharing scheme ‘BLEEPER bike’ for which a number of bicycles are stationed within close proximity of the proposed student accommodation development.
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5.0 TRIP GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION
5.1 TRAFFIC SURVEYS
5.1.1 With the objective of quantifying existing baseline traffic movements across the local road network traffic surveys were commissioned at a number of local junctions. Junction Turning Counts (JTC’s) were undertaken at 3 junctions within close proximity of the subject development site. The location of these surveys is illustrated in Figure 5.1 and include:
• Junction 1 – Our Lady’s Grove / R825 Goatstown Road; • Junction 2 – R825 Roebuck Road / R825 Goatstown Road; and • Junction 3 – R825 Goatstown Road / Larchfield Road / Friarland.
Figure 5.1: Location of Traffic Surveys
5.1.2 The vehicle turning count surveys (junction turning count - JTC) were conducted over an 8-hour period from 07:00 to 10:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00 on Thursday 6th February 2020 at the junctions shown in Figure 5.1 above. The surveys, undertaken by MHC, established that the local network’s AM and PM peak hours occur between 07:45 – 08:45 and 16:15 – 17:15 respectively.
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5.1.3 In order to analyse and assess the impact of the proposed development on the surrounding road network, a traffic generation and distribution model (excel based) of the following key junctions was created:
• Junction 1 – Our Lady’s Grove / R825 Goatstown Road;
• Junction 2 – R825 Roebuck Road / R825 Goatstown Road; and
• Junction 3 – R825 Goatstown Road / Larchfield Road / Friarland.
5.2 TRIP GENERATION AND MODAL SPLIT
5.2.1 The following paragraphs present the process by which the potential level of person trips and vehicle trips associated with the proposed student accommodation development have been generated.
Local Area Modal Split
5.2.2 The CSO Small Area Population Map (SAPMAP 2016) was used in order to determine the existing modal split for local residents (currently residing the general area of the subject development site) when travelling to/from school or college.
5.2.3 The existing modal split for the Small Area that includes the subject site, reveals that 52% of those commuting to school or college do so by walking. The second most favoured mode of transportation is cycling with 21% choosing this form of travel, with travel by Bus / coach making up 9% of the modal split.
Car passenger 13%
Car driver 4% On foot
Bus, Bicycle On foot minibus 52% Bus, minibus or coach or coach 9% Car driver Bicycle 21% Car passenger
Figure 5.2: Current Modal Split for Students at Our Lady’s Grove Site (Source: CSO)
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5.2.4 As revealed in the modal split assessment, 4% are car drivers with 13% car passengers. It is noted that a portion of this Car Share modal split may represent parents driving children to school rather than students commuting to college whilst students driving is likely to represent students traveling to Dublin City University, and / or TU Talllaght / Blanchardstown opposed to UCD or colleges located in the city centre.
Existing Student Accommodation Modal Split
5.2.5 In order to obtain similar sample travel patterns which could potentially be applied to the subject student accommodation development proposals, an assessment of the existing modal split at various existing student accommodation facilities around Dublin. The adopted ‘Donor’ sites are presented in Figure 5.3 below and include;
• UCD Belfield, • Trinity Halls, and • Marino Court.
Marino Court
Trinity Hall UCD Belfield
Figure 5.3: Existing Student Accommodation ‘Donor’ Site Locations (Source: CSO)
5.2.6 The modal split for the CSO Small Area within the UCD Belfield campus (Figure 5.4), reveals that a vast majority (87%) of students commute to college on foot due to the close proximity of the residences to the academic buildings. Cycling to
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college is chosen by 8% of the students, with the use of public transport and private cars making up a negligible portion of the modal split. When commuting distances are below 2.0 km, most students will opt for cheaper and active modes of travel such as walking or cycling. With the subject site being only 850m from the UCD Belfield campus entrance, it is anticipated that the majority of students will either walk or cycle to college. Train, DART or LUAS Car driver Car passenger
1% 2% 1% On foot Bus, minibus or Bicycle coach 8% Bicycle 1% Bus, minibus or coach Train, DART or LUAS Car driver On foot Car passenger 87% Other (incl. lorry)
Figure 5.4: Current Modal Split for Students at UCD Belfield Campus (Source: CSO)
5.2.7 The modal split for the CSO Small Area in the location of the Trinity Halls residence (Figure 5.5), reveals that 43% of students are likely to commute to college via Luas – as the Milltown Luas Stop can be found less than 10 minutes away from the associated student accommodations. Cycling to college is chosen by 24% of the students, whilst the use of the 140 Dublin Bus Route making up 17% of the modal split. Only 14% of students choose to walk the 50 minute journey to college and 2% travel as car passengers. This indicates car pooling with other students not residing in the student accommodation due to 0% of students travelling to college as car drivers. Car passenger 2%
On foot 14% On foot Bicycle Train, DART or LUAS Bicycle Bus, minibus or coach 43% 24% Train, DART or LUAS
Bus, minibus or Car passenger coach 17%
Figure 5.5: Current Modal Split for Students at Trinity Halls (Source: CSO)
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5.2.8 Figure 5.6 below presents the modal split associated with students travelling from the Marino Institute of Education Student Accommodation. The principal mode used by students to commute to the Marino Institute College is on foot, with 41% opting to walk. Commuting via bus or cycling makes up approximately equal proportions making up 22% and 21% of student trips respectively. No students choose to commute using the train, DART or Luas as the site is only served by a DART Station, over 20 minutes away. The use of private car for this accommodation includes for 16% or the modal split comprising 2% as car drivers and 14% as car passengers.
Car passenger 14%
Car driver 2% On foot Bicycle On foot 41% Bus, minibus or coach Bus, minibus or coach Car driver 22% Car passenger
Bicycle 21%
Figure 5.6: Current Modal Split for Students at Marino Student Accommodation (Source: CSO)
5.2.9 In summary Figure 5.4 to Figure 5.6 reveal that travel by car represents a small proportion of student trips to / from college campuses. The small proportion of car trips that are undertaken predominantly comprise car passenger trips, indicating that car pooling amongst student drivers is taking place.
5.2.10 From the modal split statistics, it is evident that factors such as speed, cost and existing public transportation availability influence student decisions with regards to how they travel to college.
Vehicle Trip Generation – Proposed Grove Student Accommodation
5.2.11 Influenced by the fact that there will be minimal vehicle parking allocated/provided to the subject development the review of comparable student accommodation facilities modal split characteristics above (and associated low vehicle trip mode share), the level of vehicle trip generation by the subject development proposals is
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anticipated to be modest. The subject development site is located within walking distance of UCD’s Belfield campus and therefore walking, cycling and a small element of public transport provide the only practical solution for such short journeys. Consequently, the proposed student accommodation is not expected to generate any significant vehicle trips during its typical ‘operational’ period during the network AM and PM peak hours. As a result, no material impact upon the operational performance of the local road network is predicted. It is expected however that there may be an element of vehicle trip generation at the start/end of the academic year (and maybe each term) resulting from the student accommodation development as future residents check-in/check-out. Nonetheless, it is a common ‘management’ practice amongst such student accommodation developments, for students to be given allocated check-in time slots at the start of each academic year to ensure they do not all arrive/depart at the one time. Furthermore, there will be two number set-down areas provided at the main access to the accommodation building for the benefit of students moving into/out of the accommodation at the start and end of the academic year.
5.2.12 In order to predict the potential level of vehicle trips generated by the subject development (outside of the aforementioned start/end of the academic year), the following vehicle trip generation assumptions have been formulated for the proposed development:
• AM Peak Hour - 4 one-way (inbound) vehicle trips, • PM Peak Hour - 4 one-way (outbound) vehicle trips, • AM Peak Hour - 1 one-way (outbound) vehicle trip, • PM Peak Hour - 1 one-way (inbound) vehicle trip, • AM and PM Peak Hours - 1 two-way (inbound and outbound) taxi trip, and • AM Peak Hour - 1 two-way (inbound and outbound) service (HGV) trip.
5.2.13 Table 5.1 below presents the predicted trip generations and our estimate of the likely traffic flows in and out of the proposed development during the morning and evening peak hour periods using the above assumptions.
5.2.14 The potential peak hour traffic generation is estimated based on 698 student accommodation units. Table 5.1 summarises the predicted AM and PM peak hour traffic generated by the proposed development.
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AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Land Use Units (07:45 – 08:45) (16:15 – 17:15) Arr Dep Total Arr Dep Total Student 698 7 4 10 2 5 7 Accommodation
Table 5.1: Proposed Development Vehicle Trips
Adopted Student Modal Split
5.2.15 With reference to the vehicle trip generation assumptions outlined in Section 5.2.12 above, 1 no. AM peak hour outbound trip and 1 no. inbound PM peak hour vehicle trip is predicted to be undertaken by future residents of the subject student accommodation. It is assumed that approximately 25% of future students residing at the subject development will attend classes commencing at 09:00 AM which equates to a total of 175 students. Accordingly, based on 1 no. student travelling by car in the AM peak hour, this equates to 0.5% travelling by car. The remaining 99.5% of students are predicted to travel by more sustainable modes of travel including walking (64.5%), cycling (30%) and public transport (5%) as presented in Figure 5.7 below.
0.50%
5%
On Foot
Bicycle 30% Public Transport
Car Driver 64.50%
Figure 5.7: Predicted Modal Split for future Students residing at the Subject Development
Person Trips
5.2.16 Based upon these adopted modal split proportions and the assumption that 25% of future students residing at the subject development will travel to college for a 09:00 AM start, the total person trips predicted during the AM peak hour has been calculated as presented in Table 5.2 below.
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Mode of Travel Percentage No. Students On Foot 64.5% 113 Bicycle 30% 53 Public Transport 5% 9 Car Driver 0.5% 1 Total 175
Table 5.2: Proposed Development AM Peak Hour Person Trips
5.3 TRIP DISTRIBUTION
Proposed Development Trips
5.3.1 The distribution of the proposed development’s generated vehicle movements as proposed by DBFL is presented in Figure 2 as included in Appendix B of this report. The associated residential vehicle trips have been assigned to the surrounding road network based on the surveyed traffic movements passing the site based on the assumption that all 698 student accommodation units will be complete and occupied in the Opening Year 2024.
5.4 TRAFFIC GROWTH
5.4.1 The TTA adopts an Opening Design Year of 2023, an Interim Year of 2028 (+5 years) and a Future Horizon Year of 2038 (+15 years) as per TII guidelines. Although traffic growth may not increase at the rates once predicted, to ensure a robust analysis of the impact of traffic upon the local road network we have adopted growth rates using the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) “Travel Demand Projections”.
5.4.2 Table 6.1 within the TII Project Appraisal Guidelines Units 5.3 provides Link-Based Annual Traffic Growth Factors for the different metropolitan areas within Ireland. The subject site lies within the ‘Dublin’ area with the growth factors as outlined within Table 5.3 below.
5.4.3 Applying the annual factors (central growth) as outlined in Table 5.2 above for the adopted Opening Year of 2023, Interim Year of 2028 (+5 years) and Future Horizon Year of 2038 (+15 years), the following growth rates have been adopted to establish corresponding 2023, 2028 and 2038 baseline network flows: -
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• 2020 to 2023 – 1.0494 (or 4.94%); • 2020 to 2028 – 1.1372 (or 13.72%); and • 2020 to 2038 – 1.2231 (or 22.31%).
Low Sensitivity Growth Central Growth High Sensitivity Growth Metropolitan 2016-2030 2030-2040 2016-2030 2030-2040 2016-2030 2030-2040 Area LV HV LV HV LV HV LV HV LV HV LV HV
Dublin 1.0146 1.0280 1.0034 1.0116 1.0162 1.0295 1.0051 1.0136 1.0191 1.0328 1.0087 1.0172
Table 5.3: Link-Based Growth Rates: Annual Growth Factors (Extract from Table 6.1 PAG Unit 5.3)
5.5 ASSESSMENT SCOPE
Assessment Scenarios
5.5.1 A total of six different traffic scenarios have been investigated including three Base ‘Do-Nothing’ and three potential ‘Do-Something’ scenarios as follows;
• ‘Base’ (Do-Nothing) traffic characteristics – baseline network conditions for 2023 • ‘Base’ (Do-Nothing) traffic characteristics – baseline network conditions for 2028 • ‘Base’ (Do-Nothing) traffic characteristics – baseline network conditions for 2038 • ‘Post development’ (Do-Something) traffic characteristics – includes baseline network conditions for 2023 + 698 student accommodation units • ‘Post development’ (Do-Something) traffic characteristics – includes baseline network conditions for 2028 + 698 student accommodation units • ‘Post development’ (Do-Something) traffic characteristics – includes baseline network conditions for 2038 + 698 student accommodation units
5.5.2 The ‘Base’ traffic scenario takes into account the existing flows travelling across the network.
5.5.3 The proposed development traffic is then added to the network’s ‘Base’ traffic flows to establish the ‘Post Development’ traffic flows.
5.5.4 In summary, the following network modelling scenarios are considered: -
Do Nothing
• A1 – 2023 Base Traffic Flows • A2 – 2028 Base Traffic Flows • A3 – 2038 Base Traffic Flows
Do Something
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• B1 – 2023 Do Nothing (A1) + Proposed Student Accommodation (698 units) • B2 – 2028 Do Nothing (A2) + Proposed Residential Development (698 units) • B3 – 2038 Do Nothing (A3) + Proposed Residential Development (698 units) Assessment Periods
5.5.5 The network’s AM and PM peak hour flows have been identified as occurring between 07:45 to 08:45 and 16:15 to 17:15 respectively.
5.5.6 The following figures as included in Appendix B present the vehicle flows across the local road network for each of the adopted development scenarios: -
• Figure 4 – 2023 Do Nothing (A1) • Figure 5 – 2023 Do Something (B1) • Figure 6 – 2028 Do Nothing (A2) • Figure 7 – 2028 Do Something (B2) • Figure 8 – 2038 Do Nothing (A3) • Figure 9 – 2038 Do Something (B3)
5.6 IMPACT OF PROPOSALS
5.6.1 The Institution of Highways and Transportation document ‘Guidelines for Traffic Impact Assessments’ states that the impact of a proposed development upon the local road network is considered material when the level of traffic it generates surpasses 10% and 5% on normal and congested networks respectively. When such levels of impact are generated a more detailed assessment should be undertaken to ascertain the specific impact upon the network’s operational performance. These same thresholds are reproduced in the NRA document entitled Traffic and Transport Assessment Guidelines (2014).
5.6.2 Figure 5.8 and Table 5.4 below details the amount of two-way vehicle trips to/from the proposed development site that will travel through all junctions in the 2023 Opening Year, the 2028 Interim Year and the 2038 Future Year. All 698 residential units were considered in the 2023 Opening Year as built and occupied.
5.6.3 For the junctions assessed, it can be seen that the proposed development (698 beds) in 2038 would result in the following scale of impact:
• Junction 1 (Our Lady’s Grove / R825 Goatstown Road): an increase of 0.75% (10 New Two-Way Vehicle Trips) in the AM peak period and 0.51% (7 New Two-
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Way Vehicle Trips) in the PM peak period;
• Junction 2 (R825 Roebuck Road / R825 Goatstown Road): an increase of 0.21% (4 New Two-Way Vehicle Trips) in the AM peak period and 0.16% (3 New Two- Way Vehicle Trips) in the PM peak period; and
• Junction 3 (R825 Goatstown Road / Larchfield Road / Friarland): an increase of 0.44% (6 New Two-Way Vehicle Trips) in the AM peak period and 0.26% (4 New Two-Way Vehicle Trips) in the PM peak period.
2023 2028 2038 Junction Location ID AM Peak PM Peak AM Peak PM Peak AM Peak PM Peak
Our Lady’s Grove / R825 1 0.85% 0.59% 0.80% 0.55% 0.75% 0.51% Goatstown Road R825 Roebuck Road / R825 2 0.24% 0.18% 0.22% 0.17% 0.21% 0.16% Goatstown Road R825 Goatstown Road / 3 0.50% 0.30% 0.47% 0.28% 0.44% 0.26% Larchfield Road / Friarland
Table 5.4: Network Impact Through Key Junctions (2023 DS, 2028 DS and 2038 DS)
Junction 2 AM Peak Hour: • 4 New Vehicle Trips • 1969 Existing Vehicle Trips • 0.21% Increase PM Peak Hour: • 3 New Vehicle Trips • 2162 Existing Vehicle Trips • 0.16% Increase
Junction 1 AM Peak Hour: • 10 New Vehicle Trips • 1333 Existing Vehicle Trips • 0.75% Increase PM Peak Hour: • 7 New Vehicle Trips • 1367 Existing Vehicle Trips • 0.51% Increase
Subject Site
Junction 3 AM Peak Hour: • 6 New Vehicle Trips • 1360 Existing Vehicle Trips • 0.44% Increase PM Peak Hour: • 4 New Vehicle Trips • 1402 Existing Vehicle Trips • 0.26% Increase
Figure 5.8: Increase in Vehicle Trips Generated Through Key Off Site Junctions 2038 Do Something – 698 Units
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5.6.4 The results of the impact assessment reveals that the predicted impact at all key junctions are below the 10% threshold with a maximum impact amounting to just 0.75% and therefore no further detailed analysis is required.
5.6.5 As previously introduced in Section 2.3, planning permission was granted in 2019 for a residential development on the subject Grove site. The permitted scheme included the provision of 132 housing units and a total of 169 no. on-site dedicated car parking spaces. Table 5.5 below shows the peak hour vehicle trips generated by the recently permitted residential scheme.
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Land Use Units (08:15 – 09:15) (16:45 – 17:45) Arr Dep Total Arr Dep Total
Houses 19 3 7 10 7 4 11
Apartments 113 5 18 22 18 7 25
Creche 73m2 6 5 11 4 5 9
Total 14 30 43 29 16 45
Table 5.5: Vehicle Trips for Permitted Residential Scheme
5.6.1 The proposed development network impact for the future horizon year was compared to the 2019 permitted scheme’s network impact for its +15 years Do- Something scenario. Table 5.6 below presents the results of this comparison between the permitted (apartment / house scheme) and proposed (student accommodation) schemes. The analysis reveals that proposed student accommodation development has a network impact as much as 2.5% below that of the permitted 2019 residential scheme at the key Our Lady’s Grove / R825 Goatstown Rd junction.
Proposed Student Permitted Apartment Difference in Accommodation / Housing Scheme Network Impact for Junction Development Proposed Junction Location 2035 DS ID 2038 DS Development
AM Peak PM Peak AM Peak PM Peak AM Peak PM Peak
Our Lady’s Grove / R825 1 0.75% 0.51% 3.24% 2.88% -2.49% -2.37% Goatstown Road
R825 Roebuck Road / R825 2 0.21% 0.16% 0.64% 0.59% -0.43% -0.43% Goatstown Road
R825 Goatstown Road / 3 0.44% 0.26% 1.72% 1.43% -1.28% -1.17% Larchfield Road / Friarland
Table 5.6: Network Impact Comparison between Permitted & Proposed Schemes
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5.6.2 The assessment reveals that the proposed Student Accommodation development will;
• Result in a negligible impact on the surrounding road network when compared to the existing (and projected future year) baseline traffic conditions, and
• demonstrates that the proposed scheme will result in less vehicle movements being generated during the peak hour periods when compared to the recently permitted apartment / housing scheme on the same site.
5.7 NETWORK ANALYSIS
5.7.1 As noted previously, a full TTA is not generally required when the following proposals are not exceeded with the scheme proposals subsequently being classified as being sub-threshold in terms of vehicle generation / parking;
• Traffic to and from the development exceeds 10% of the traffic flow on the adjoining road (in normal traffic conditions); • Traffic to and from the development exceeds 5% of the traffic flow on the adjoining road where congestion exists or the location is sensitive; • 100 vehicle trips in/out combined in the peak hours for the development; • More than 100 on-site car parking spaces from part of the proposals.
5.7.2 The nature of the subject development (Student accommodation), profile of residents (predominately young 23-24 years of age or less and not car owners), proximity to UCD Belfield campus, the public transport accessibility characterises of the site and the resulting low vehicle trip generation indicates that this development will lead to a negligible traffic impact on the surrounding road network, due to the low number of vehicle trips being generated by both (i) residents of the scheme and (ii) the nominal management / servicing requirements in terms of vehicle tip generation.
5.7.3 Accordingly, a more detailed network analysis is not deemed necessary as part of the subject assessment with the operational performance of the local road network predicted to be less problematic and more efficient when compared to that forecasted (and assessed) for the permitted apartment / housing scheme on the same site granted planning permission in 2019.
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6.0 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
6.1 SUMMARY
6.1.1 DBFL Consulting Engineers (DBFL) have been commissioned by Colbeam Limited to prepare the necessary traffic and transport related assessment in support of a planning application for a proposed student accommodation scheme on lands to the rear of Our Lady’s Grove, Goatstown, Dublin 14.
6.1.2 The proposals seek planning permission to construct 698 no. student accommodation bed units across eight residential blocks on Our Lady’s Grove. The subject site was previously granted planning permission in 2019 for a 132-unit SHD scheme (PL06D.304420) comprising 113 no. apartments, 19 no. houses and 169 car parking spaces. This consent was subsequently quashed following a judicial review.
6.1.3 The purpose of this Transport Statement is to set out the principal transport matters relating to the subject development site (baseline conditions), provide an overview of the transport and traffic aspects of the permitted and proposed residential proposals, in addition to quantifying the specific impact that is likely to be generated as a result of the proposed development upon the local road network. This information will enable the local authority to gain a full appreciation of the subject proposals during the planning process.
6.1.4 Based upon the information and analysis detailed within this Transport Statement, it has been demonstrated that the subject site is ideally located within the urban environment to maximise access to / from the site by sustainable forms of travel including walking, cycling and public transport. The entrance of UCD’s Belfield campus (in regard to access to educational, leisure and retail amenities) is located just 850m walking distance from the subject site which is considered a convenient walking / cycling travel distance. Local retail amenities are available at the existing neighbourhood centre on Larchfield Rd which is within a 350m walking distance of the site. In addition, further retail and leisure amenities in Clonskeagh, Dundrum and the City Centre are easily accessible via a number of public transport options including existing Dublin Bus / Go Ahead bus services and LUAS Green Line services.
6.1.5 Despite UCD’s emerging ‘masterplan’ provision of additional on-campus student housing (upon completion of all three implementation phases 6,041 total bedrooms will become available compared to the existing 2019/2020 provision of 3,168 bed
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spaces) as a result of UCD’s forecasted increase in student population (2026) the new supply will be sufficient to accommodate only approximately 20% of UCD enrolled students housing requirements. Accordingly, a significant deficiency in the supply of dedicated student accommodation will remain in 2026 which if not addressed will continue to impact and place demand upon the private rental sector.
6.1.6 Due to the existing limited supply of student accommodation on-campus UCD Residencies (UCD department responsible for managing the UCD student accommodation) has had to adopt an eligibility policy to manage demand with defined yet limited allocations assigned to (i) First Year Students, (ii) Existing Students, (iii) International Students and (iv) Scholarship Students. Accordingly, with demand far exceeding accommodation supply UCD Residencies state online that;
“Due to high demand it is not always possible to accommodate everyone who applies to live on campus. To assist you in your search there is a number of off campus options below.” (source / accessed 24/06/2020 :
https://www.ucd.ie/residences/bookinginfo/offcampus/)
6.1.7 With the objective of seeking to address existing demands for student accommodation , students are being directed to a range of different off-campus housing facilities, many of which are not located within close proximity to the UCD Belfield campus. As an example, UCD Residencies direct students to both Ardcairn House (Arran Quay, Dublin City Centre) and Dominick Place (Dominick St Upper, Dublin City Centre) both of which are located 7.2 km from the UCD Belfield campus within Dublin City Centre. This results in an unsustainable solution for UCD students and removes available bed spaces at these facilities which may have been better utilized by students attending local City Centre educational facilities / campuses. The subject Grove Student Accommodation represents a more convenient, attractive and sustainable option when compared to the practice of requiring students to travel from the city center to the Belfield Campus.
6.1.8 As part of the facility mapping exercise summarized in Section 3.2, the travel distance between 19 No. dedicated student accommodation facilities (located in the city center) and 8 of the main college campuses within City Centre (excluding the National College of Ireland) was recorded. The overall average walk distance has been established as being 1.57 km. If the National College of Ireland was included with the exercise the average walking distance would increase above 1.57km. In
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comparison, the proposed Grove Student Accommodation development is located approx. 850m from the entrance of the UCD Belfield campus. This represents a comparable walking distance to the average distance established for the City Centre located facilities. As a result, it can be established the location of The Grove Student Accommodation is not isolated from the UCD campus in terms of travel distance and lies within a convenient, attractive and recognized walking catchment as per practices undertaken within the city center.
6.1.9 A review of recent practices across Dublin in regard to the design and planning of Student Accommodation developments established that the average level of car parking provision at 14 dedicated student accommodation facilities equated to an 0.006672 parking spaces per student bed space. If this ratio was to be applied to the proposed Grove Student Accommodation, it would suggest that at least 5 no. car parking spaces should be provided. The provision of 9 on-site car parking spaces will meet this established parking demand.
6.1.10 The proposed developments mobility strategy incorporates a number of initiatives to proactively manage travel demand in parallel with encouraging the uptake of the range of available sustainable transportation options. Particular integrated measures include a Car Parking Management Strategy, appropriate provision of dedicated disabled spaces, the provision on-site of a dedicated GoCar vehicle, and the provision of on-site bicycle parking facilities (the quantum of which exceeds the local authorities’ minimum standards) for residents and visitors all of which will be coordinated by the developments management company by way of a Mobility Management Plan (which accompanies this TS report).
6.1.11 In order to predict potential vehicle trips generated by the subject development, consideration has been given to the review of comparable student accommodation facilities modal split characteristics (and associated low vehicle trip mode share) and the proposed low car parking provision. The following peak period vehicle trip generation characteristics considering residents, visitors, staff and service vehicle based trips have been identified:
• AM Peak Hour - 4 one-way (inbound) vehicle trips, • PM Peak Hour - 4 one-way (outbound) vehicle trips, • AM Peak Hour - 1 one-way (outbound) vehicle trip, • PM Peak Hour - 1 one-way (inbound) vehicle trip,
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• AM and PM Peak Hours - 1 two-way (inbound and outbound) taxi trip, and • AM Peak Hour - 1 two-way (inbound and outbound) service (HGV) trip.
6.1.12 Allowing for at least 1 no. student to travel by car (e.g. disabled driver) in the AM peak hour, this equates to 0.5% travelling by car. The remaining 99.5% of students are predicted to travel by sustainable modes of travel including walking (64.5%), cycling (30%) and public transport (5%) during the AM peak hour period.
6.1.13 The results of the network impact assessment reveals that all the predicted impact at all key junctions above the existing baseline conditions are below best practices 10% and 5% thresholds with a maximum impact of only +0.75% being recorded (compared to baseline traffic conditions).
6.1.14 The proposed developments predicted network impact for the 2038 Future Horizon Year has been compared to the 2019 permitted residential development corresponding network impact for its +15 future design year Do-Something scenario. This comparison exercise (Table 6.1) demonstrates that proposed student accommodation development has a network impact criteria 2.5% below that of the permitted 2019 residential scheme at the key Our Lady’s Grove / R825 Goatstown Rd junction. Similar reductions are predicted at the other local off-site junctions
Proposed Student Permitted Apartment Difference in Accommodation / Housing Scheme Network Impact for Junction Development Proposed Location 2035 DS ID 2038 DS Development
AM Peak PM Peak AM Peak PM Peak AM Peak PM Peak
Our Lady’s Grove / R825 1 0.75% 0.51% 3.24% 2.88% -2.49% -2.37% Goatstown Road
R825 Roebuck Road / R825 2 0.21% 0.16% 0.64% 0.59% -0.43% -0.43% Goatstown Road
R825 Goatstown Road / 3 0.44% 0.26% 1.72% 1.43% -1.28% -1.17% Larchfield Road / Friarland
Table 6.1: Network Impact Comparison between Permitted & Proposed Schemes
6.2 CONCLUSION
6.2.1 The findings of the analysis summarised within this Transport Statement demonstrates that the subject site benefits from good accessibility levels with a range of sustainable modes of travel, particularly active modes of travel considering the short distance to UCD Belfield Campus; suggesting that it is a viable location to
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facilitate a Student Accommodate type of development. DBFL have demonstrated that the scale of impact on the surrounding road network, predicted to be generated as a result of the proposed development, will be negligible in terms of baseline traffic flow. In comparison to the previously quashed residential scheme on the same site the Grove Student Accommodation development will result in a reduction in vehicle trips traveling to/from the site via Goatstown Rd. Considering the sensitivity of the subject site as influenced by the proximity of neighbouring schools this could be seen as a significant benefit when compared to the previous permitted (and subsequently quashed following a judicial review) residential scheme.
6.2.2 Accordingly, DBFL conclude that the subject 698-bed student accommodation proposals will not materially impact the operational performance of the local road network whilst existing road safety levels should not be adversely impacted.
6.2.3 This deduction is based on the anticipated levels of trips generated by the proposed development, the existing and future road infrastructure and the information and analysis summarised in the above report. As a result DBFL believe that there are no significant traffic or transportation related reasons that should prevent the granting of planning permission for the proposed Grove Student Accommodation development.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A
TRANSPORTATION LINKAGES
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DUBLIN OFFICE: Ormond House, Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7. D07 W704 Approx 0.250km To Goatstown Rd. PHONE +353 1 400 4000 CORK OFFICE: Phoenix House, Monahan Road, Cork. T12 H1XY PHONE +353 (0) 21 2024538 WATERFORD OFFICE: Suite 8b The Atrium, Maritana Gate, Canada Street, Waterford. X91 W028 PHONE +353 51 309 500 project ref. THE GROVE SHD – STUDENT S04 ACCOMMODATION SCHEME N drawing title
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APPENDIX B
TRAFFIC FLOW DIAGRAMS
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Dublin Office: Key: Dublin Office: Ormond House, Upper AM Peak Hour (0745 to 0845) Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 phone: +353 1 400 4000 PM Peak Hour (1615 to 1715) Waterford Office: Unit 2, The Chandlery, 1-2 O’Connell Street, 2013-2030 Medium Growth phone: +353 51 309 500 2023 1.0162 1.0494 DBFL Consulting Engineers email: [email protected] website: www.dbfl.ie Project : Dwn: Ckd: Date: Proposed Residential Development HG TJ 08/05/2020 Our Lady's Grove, Goatstown, Dublin 14 Ref: p200012\calcs\excel\Traffic DRG. Title : Network Traffic Flows - Vehicles Figure: Rev: 2023 Base Flows 4 - 519 394 332 363
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Dublin Office: Key: Dublin Office: Ormond House, Upper AM Peak Hour (0745 to 0845) Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 phone: +353 1 400 4000 PM Peak Hour (1615 to 1715) Waterford Office: Unit 2, The Chandlery, 1-2 O’Connell Street, phone: +353 51 309 500
DBFL Consulting Engineers email: [email protected] website: www.dbfl.ie Project : Dwn: Ckd: Date: Proposed Residential Development HG TJ 08/05/2020 Our Lady's Grove, Goatstown, Dublin 14 Ref: p200012\calcs\excel\Traffic DRG. Title : Network Traffic Flows - Vehicles Figure: Rev: 2023 Proposed Development Flows 5 - 562 426 358 393
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Dublin Office: Key: Dublin Office: Ormond House, Upper AM Peak Hour (0745 to 0845) Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 phone: +353 1 400 4000 PM Peak Hour (1615 to 1715) Waterford Office: Unit 2, The Chandlery, 1-2 O’Connell Street, 2013-2030 Medium Growth phone: +353 51 309 500 2028 1.0162 1.1372 DBFL Consulting Engineers email: [email protected] website: www.dbfl.ie Project : Dwn: Ckd: Date: Proposed Residential Development HG TJ 08/05/2020 Our Lady's Grove, Goatstown, Dublin 14 Ref: p200012\calcs\excel\Traffic DRG. Title : Network Traffic Flows - Vehicles Figure: Rev: 2028 Base Flows 6 - 563 426 360 393
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Dublin Office: Key: Dublin Office: Ormond House, Upper AM Peak Hour (0745 to 0845) Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 phone: +353 1 400 4000 PM Peak Hour (1615 to 1715) Waterford Office: Unit 2, The Chandlery, 1-2 O’Connell Street, phone: +353 51 309 500
DBFL Consulting Engineers email: [email protected] website: www.dbfl.ie Project : Dwn: Ckd: Date: Proposed Residential Development HG TJ 08/05/2020 Our Lady's Grove, Goatstown, Dublin 14 Ref: p200012\calcs\excel\Traffic DRG. Title : Network Traffic Flows - Vehicles Figure: Rev: 2028 Proposed Development Flows 7 - 604 459 385 423
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Dublin Office: Key: Dublin Office: Ormond House, Upper AM Peak Hour (0745 to 0845) Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 phone: +353 1 400 4000 PM Peak Hour (1615 to 1715) Waterford Office: Unit 2, The Chandlery, 1-2 O’Connell Street, 2030-2040 Medium Growth phone: +353 51 309 500 2038 1.0051 1.2231 DBFL Consulting Engineers email: [email protected] website: www.dbfl.ie Project : Dwn: Ckd: Date: Proposed Residential Development HG TJ 08/05/2020 Our Lady's Grove, Goatstown, Dublin 14 Ref: p200012\calcs\excel\Traffic DRG. Title : Network Traffic Flows - Vehicles Figure: Rev: 2038 Base Flows 8 - 605 459 387 423
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Dublin Office: Key: Dublin Office: Ormond House, Upper AM Peak Hour (0745 to 0845) Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 phone: +353 1 400 4000 PM Peak Hour (1615 to 1715) Waterford Office: Unit 2, The Chandlery, 1-2 O’Connell Street, phone: +353 51 309 500
DBFL Consulting Engineers email: [email protected] website: www.dbfl.ie Project : Dwn: Ckd: Date: Proposed Residential Development HG TJ 08/05/2020 Our Lady's Grove, Goatstown, Dublin 14 Ref: p200012\calcs\excel\Traffic DRG. Title : Network Traffic Flows - Vehicles Figure: Rev: 2038 Proposed Development Flows 9 - The Grove SHD - Student Accommodation, Goatstown Rd, Dublin 14 Transportation Statement
APPENDIX C
TWO-TIER HIGH CAPACITY BICYCLE PARKING
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PO4 8BF Registered in England 3268339 Josta® 2-tier High Capacity Racks Innovative unique features Wheel Gripping Mechanism A special, patented gripping mechanism ensures that the bike cannot roll back and injure the user. As the bike is pushed into the rack, the mechanism gently clamps around the front wheel. As as you push the bike up the channel, the front wheel is released and the back wheel is clamped securely into place. The mechanism is very well designed and fabricated, so that if an extended rack containing a bike should be accidentally dropped, the bike will be securely held in place, causing no harm to user or bike. The Josta® 2-tier rack is the only 2-tier system to offer this type of safety feature.
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The Josta® 2-tier rack is a high capacity double decker bicycle rack. Josta® is the market leader for high capacity racking systems. Their racks are popular across Europe, the USA and Australia. Many bike stations in Germany, Holland and the US also specify the Josta® rack as standard. Cycle- Works are the UK’s exclusive distributor of the Josta® 2-tier rack system and have extensive experience of providing cycle parking including shelters, compounds, racks and bike lockers. Josta® 2-tier sites range from small open access installations of less than 80 bike spaces (e.g. Surbiton station) to large manned cycle parks of 7000 (e.g. Leiden, NL). They are also increasingly used in the basements of new office blocks and apartments (e.g. The prestigious Foster’s Albion Riverside development in Battersea).
Why the Josta® rack is the market leader in high capacity bike parking Site Planning This space efficient racking system stores one bike directly We are happy to give advice or assist you with your site above the other. It therefore increases the amount of bicycles planning. For this, please let us have your draft site plan parked (or reduces the size of the site) by up to 50%. (DWG or PDF format), clearly marked with all relevant The rack is custom made for specific sites to maximize the dimensions, obstacles and access ways. Please see the next cycle parking capacity, and can be used in conjunction with page for a guide on designing a site yourself. other systems. Please contact us to obtain DWG files of the product layout. A special patented gripping mechanism ensures that the bike cannot roll back and injure the user. We find the top racks Locking mechanisms and options are usually filled first as users like to store their bike ‘out of A security bar allows the cyclist to lock the bike frame and harm’s way’. It is also easier to lock the bike when on the top wheels with their own chain or D-lock. The front wheel and rack. This usually leaves enough space in the bottom row for frame can also be locked easily. users who do not wish to use the top row. Delivery Layout and Space Requirements The current lead time is 6-8 weeks, but larger projects can This racking system is designed to fit your exact space. require more than this. It is really beneficial if Cycle-Works It can be used in conjunction with our other cycle parking are involved in the site planning as soon as possible. systems to give the maximum capacity for your site. Material options Mounting/Installation These racks are usually galvanised with a red handle on A level concrete base is usually required (not screed). This the top racks, the framework can be powder coated in any racking system is then installed by our team of experienced standard RAL colour. installers. Special supports for non-concrete sites with strong level surfaces can be supplied for a small additional charge.
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Site Requirements A minimum of 2600mm of clear headroom is required for maximum capacity. Leave 300mm to any adjoining side wall to give space for the handlebars. The racks are then spaced at a minimum of 400mm centres. We have found 450mm to be a good spacing, giving capacity as well as ensuring ease of use. Please allow 2000mm for the rack itself and another 2000mm in front for loading the bike. It is possible to allow 1700mm for loading but we strongly recommend at least 2000mm for optimal operation. The racks can also300mm be installed to wall from a central spine. For this option, please leave 2000mm for access on both sides. The 2-sided unit is then 3100m wide. Racks can also be installed at a 45 or 55 degree angle to minimise space.
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PO4 8BF Registered in England 3268339 Josta® 2-tier High Capacity Racks Store and retrieve your bike in four easy steps Loading your bike on to the upper racks
1. Pull down the upper rack. 2. Lift the front wheel onto the 3. Raise the locking bar and 4. Lift the rack back into the lowered rack and push forwards. lock the bike to it. 1. Pull down the upper rack. 2. Lift the front wheel onto the 3. Raise the locking bar and 4. Lifthorizontal the rack position back into the lowered rack and push forwards. lock the bike to it. horizontal position Unloading your bike from the upper racks
1. Pull down the upper rack, the bike 2. Unlock the bike and lower 3. Hold the bike and guide 4. Return the upper rack to 1. Pullwill lowerdown slowlythe upper towards rack, youthe bike 2. Unlockthe locking the bikebar and lower 3. Holdbackwards the bike towards and guide you 4. Returnits original the positionupper rack to will lower slowly towards you the locking bar backwards towards you its original position Shelters Cycle-Works can also provide a range of quality shelters and compounds to complement the Josta® 2-tier rack. These can be customised as required.
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About Cycle-Works Cycling is our passion. We believe that cycling is good for people, good for society and good for the environment. This belief underpins everything we do. We believe that the provision of quality facilities will increase the use and acceptance of the bicycle. Our Products Our Services All our employees and associates Individual bicycle lockers Initial site visits cycle regularly in diverse disciplines High capacity 2-tier racks Advice on product selection such as commuting, touring and Open access and lockable shelters Consultation on your plans long distance audax rides. We are active in both local and national Wide range of individual racks Full delivery and installation cycle campaigning. Vertical and horizontal racks Aftercare and maintenance
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APPENDIX D
ELECTRIC CHARGE UNITS INFORMATION
DBFL Consulting Engineers 200012 The Grove SHD - Student Accommodation, Goatstown Rd, Dublin 14 Transportation Statement
DBFL Consulting Engineers 200012 EVBox BusinessLine Business charging solution for the EU
Up to 22 kW per connector Charges 2 cars simultaneously on a double station Durable, weatherproof design and integrated electrical protections Efficiently distributes power via (dynamic) load balancing Scalable to include up to 20 charging points per Hub-Satellite network
Wi-Fi and 4G connection
kWh meter
Built-in RCBO
Leakage detection
Tariff settings for public charging
Remote maintenance
Easy installation, service and maintenance evbox.com Technical features Max charging capacity 22 kW per connector Charge mode Mode 3, Z.E. Ready Number of connectors 1 or 2 Connector type Type 2 socket (shutter optional) Output power 3-phase, 230 V – 400 V, 16 A and 32 A Temperature range -25°C to +50°C Moisture (non-regulating) Max. 95% RH, non-condensing Electrical protections Integrated RCBO + DC leakage current protection Energy meter MID-certified kWh meter Authorization Autostart / Keyfob / RFID card Information status LED ring Communication LTE (CAT-1) / GSM / GPRS / EDGE / GPS / dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / controller with RFID Communication protocol OCPP 1.6J
Physical features Certification and conformity CE certified, RED Directive 2014/53/EU, EMC Directive 2014/30/ EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/ EU (as amended by 2015/863/EU), EN/IEC 61851-1 (2017), EN/ IEC 61851-21-2 (2018), EN/IEC 61000-32 (2014), EN/IEC 61000- 3-3 (2013), EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0, EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0, EN 301 489-52 V1.1.0, EN 301 908-1 V11.1.1, EN 301 511 V12.5.1, EN 300 330 V2.1.1, EN 300 328 V2.1.1, EN 301 893 V2.1.1, EN 300 220-1 V3.1.1, EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1
Enclosure protection IP55, IK08 Housing Polycarbonate Dimensions (mm) 600 x 255 x 205 mm (single socket) 600 x 255 x 410 mm (double socket) Weight 10 kg excluding packaging (single connector) 12 kg excluding packaging (double connector) Mounting Wall or pole Standard colors RAL 7016 (dark grey), RAL 9016 (white), RAL 5017 (blue) Load balancing Yes, local and dynamic (via EVBox Smart Charging) Cluster configuration Up to 20 connectors per Hub-Satellite network
Dimensions in mm 600 600
253 396 203 253
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APPENDIX E
GoCAR Letter of Support
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DBFL Consulting Engineers 200012
Colbeam Ltd, Dublin, 18th December 2020 C/O Cooney Carey Consul ng Limited, The Courtyard, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18
To Whom It May Concern,
This is a le er to confirm that GoCar intends to provide 1 (one) shared car club vehicle in the proposed ‘The Grove’ development at Our Lady’s Grove, Goatstown Road, Dublin 14. GoCar representa ves have discussed the project with representa ves of DBFL who are the Engineers for the Project, and are excited to provide a car sharing service at this loca on.
It is understood that these vehicles will be located in the private car park of the development and so will be exclusively accessible to the residents of this new development. GoCar will work with the eventual managers of the property to promote the service to the residents living therein.
GoCar is Ireland’s leading car sharing service with over 60,000 members and over 800 cars and vans on fleet. Each GoCar which is placed in a community has the poten al to replace the journeys of up to 15 private cars. The Department of Housing’s Design Standards for New Apartments - Guidelines for Planning Authori es 2018 outline: “For all types of loca on, where it is sought to eliminate or reduce car parking provision, it is necessary to ensure... provision is also to be made for alterna ve mobility solu ons including facili es for car sharing club vehicles.”
Carsharing is a sustainable service. By allowing mul ple people to use the same vehicle at different mes, car sharing reduces car ownership, car dependency, conges on, noise and air pollu on. It frees up land which would otherwise be used for addi onal parking spaces. Most GoCar users only use a car when necessary, and walk and use public transport more o en than car owners.
By having a GoCar car sharing vehicle in a development such as this, residents will have access to pay-as-you-go driving, in close proximity to their homes, which will increase usership of the service.
I trust that this informa on is sa sfactory. For any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Rob Kearns Head of Growth GoCar Carsharing Ltd M: 083 822 3924 E: r [email protected]