ABP30754520: Permission for a Strategic Housing Development comprises modifications to the previously permitted Strategic Housing Development granted on the subject site (Reg Ref ABP-304590-19) (currently under construction). The proposed development affects protected structures (the walls of the Walled Garden and outbuildings), which will be retained/refurbished and modified as part of the development. The proposed alterations will provide an additional storey on each of the 4 no. permitted blocks providing a total of 26 no. additional apartments. Block A and C will now have 33 no. units each (6 additional units in each block) while Block B and D will now have 38 no. units each (7 additional units in each block). The overall development as modified will increase from 116 apartments in 4 no. 5 storey blocks to 142 no. apartments in 4 no. 6 storey blocks. The mix of units will now comprise 50 no. 1 bed apartments and 92 no. 2 bed apartments all with associated private balconies/ terraces to the north/ south/ east/ west elevations. There will be 25 no. car parking spaces at the overall development of 142 no. apartments including 2 no. wheelchair parking spaces, 4 no. motorcycle spaces and 396 no. bicycle parking spaces including 318 no. covered and secure bicycle parking spaces accessible only by residents, 68 no. visitor cycle parking spaces in visitor accessible areas and 10 no. bicycle parking spaces which can be hired. The development shall provide public open space at ground level and communal open space will be provided at ground floor level and at roof level. The outbuildings will be renovated and will include inter alia a concierge office, a gym and media suite. There will be pedestrian and vehicular access off Wyckham Place to the south along with a new pedestrian access gate in the western wall of the site. The development includes for an ESB substation, plant areas, bin storage, surface water attenuation tank and all other site development works, landscaping and site services required to facilitate the proposed development. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown development plan 2016 - 2022. The application contains a statement indicating why permission should be granted for the proposed development, having regard to a consideration specified in section 37(2)(b) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, notwithstanding that the proposed development materially contravenes a relevant development plan or local area plan other than in relation to the zoning of the land. The application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of An Bord Pleanála and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.walledgardenshd2.ie

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