Vector Motors – New LRD Application

A new planning application (LRD application) has been lodged for the Vector Motors site. It’s for construction of a student accommodation development (including use as tourist or visitor accommodation outside the academic term) comprising of 220 student bedspaces (including 10 studios), in a part single storey, part 4 storey and part 6 storey ‘U’-Shaped building. Roof terraces on the 4th and 5th floor level, and 6 car parking spaces, 2 disabled spaces and 4 set down spaces.

More information on the DLR Planning website. The reference number is: LRD24A/0974/WEB and the public have until Jan 20th to make an observation. This can be done online, or by post, and the cost is €20.

Some images from the supplied CGI images.

To view previous posts regarding the recent planning history of this site, see here.

Update 20/1/25: We submitted an observation in respect of this application.

Update 12/2/25: Permission was granted by DLR Council on Feb 6th. Some conditions attached, such as removal of 8 bed spaces, no night time access to roof gardens etc. Further information on the DLR Planning website.

Update 15/2/25: This decision is being appealed to An Bord Pleanála by four different parties, including the developer (Orchid Residential Ltd) themselves, who are disputing the amount they are obliged to pay the Council (€389,587.50) in lieu of the required amount of public open space.