Planning

Dunnes’ Crumlin carpark plans at odds with citywide strategy to reduce car use, says NTA

Retailer’s planned 400-space car park, which forms part of the redevelopment of its Crumlin location, has already faced backlash from city planners

Dunnes Stores has said it could be forced to pursue other development options to renovate the centre that would not require planning permission if it cannot retain at least 400 spaces

Dunnes Stores’ planned redevelopment of Crumlin Shopping Centre is not in line with the future car travel strategy for Dublin, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has warned.

Last year, Dunnes Stores filed plans to redevelop the vacant shopping centre on Crumlin Road. The project would involve a new food market, café, four other retail units, a gym, library and 400 car parking spaces.

Dublin City Council raised concerns about the proposed car park for the ...