Planning application lodged to An Bord Pleanála on 03/09/2021 A planning application has been lodged for the development of Frankfort Castle site adjacent to Highfield Park. Details of the planning submission can be found here http://www.frankfortcastleshd.com/ The window for submissions or observations to An Bord Pleanála is within five weeks of the application date. Our association will be making a submission on behalf of our community, with details to follow. There are a group of residents from Highfield Park (adjacent to the proposed development) who are working together to understand the impact and their priorities for a submission to ABP. Our association will work with these residents to understand the issues and prepare an association submission. The website http://www.frankfortcastleshd.com/ contains a lot of information, with some main points The site comprises of Frankfort Castle, Frankfort Lodge and Highfield Park 97a The proposal is for 115 units in 3 apartment blocks ranging in height from three to five stories 77 car parking spaces (of which 67 at basement level) Block C backs directly on to Highfield Road houses 99 to 113 There is potential for pedestrian/cycle access to Highfield Park through the laneway in front of 97a Highfield Park The existing Frankfort Castle buildings are being retained We encourage anyone with a view to make an individual submission to An Bord Pleanála Councillor Jim O’Leary will be holding a Zoom call Tuesday September 21st @ 7pm to outline the application and provide advice on how to make a submission to ABP. Contact details for Jim O’Leary and details of how to register for the Zoom call are attached. Your association will post updates on Facebook and the association website.
