ABP31154021: Permission for a strategic housing development provides for the demolition of 10 no. properties and associated outbuildings at ‘Madona House’ (single storey), 'Woodleigh' (2 storeys), 'Cloonagh' (2 storeys), 'Souk El Raab (2 storeys), 'Wellbrook' (2 storeys), 'Calador' (2 storeys), 'Alhambra' (2 storeys), ‘Dalwhinnie’ (2 storeys), ‘Annaghkeen’ (1-2 storeys) and 'The Crossing' (single storey) (combined demolition approx. 2,291.3 sq m GFA). The new development will provide for (a) the refurbishment, internal separation and material change of use of Saint Joseph’s House (a Protected Structure, RPS No. 1548) from former residential care facility to residential use and a childcare facility; and (b) the construction of a new build element to provide for an overall total of 463 no. residential units, residential amenity space and a café. The overall development proposal shall provide for the following: Block A (5 storeys) comprising 49 no. apartments (13 no. 1 bed units, 33 no. 2 bed units and 3 no. 3 bed units); Block B (4 - 7 storeys) comprising 88 no. apartments (28 no. 1 bed units, 57 no. 2 bed units and 3 no. 3 bed units); Block C (5 - 7 storeys) comprising 115 no. apartments (26 no. studio units, 26 no. 1 bed units and 57 no. 2 bed units and 6 no. 3 bed units); Block D (5 - 10 storeys) comprising 157 no. apartments (36 no. studio unit, 40 no. 1 bed units and 81 no. 2 bed units), residential amenity areas of approx. 636 sq m and a café of approx. 49 sq m; Block E (Saint Joseph's House) (2 storeys) comprising 9 no. apartments (8 no. 2 bed units and 1 no. 3 bed units) and a childcare facility of 282 sq m with associated outdoor play areas of approx. 130 sq m; Block F (3 - 6 storeys) comprising 45 no. apartments (23 no. studio units, 10 no. 1 bed units; and 12 no. 2 bed units); Each new build residential unit (in Blocks A, B, C, D and F) has an associated area of private open space in the form of a terrace/balcony. Open Space proposals for Saint Joseph’s House (Block E) include a mixture of private terrace/balcony areas and communal open space areas. The extent of works proposed to Saint Joseph’s House (a Protected Structure) include: The demolition of a single storey office, conservatory, glazed link, external store, external enclosed escape stairs with associated canopies, toilet extension and 3 no. associated outbuildings to the west of Saint Joseph’s House (demolition total approx. 173.4 sq m GFA); The removal of external steel gates, all external steel escape stairs, canopies, existing disabled access ramps, concrete steps, an external wall and associated roof area; Relocation of external granite steps and the provision of a new raised entrance terrace, concrete steps and ramp areas; Replacement of existing rooflights, the addition of roof lights, part new roof / new zinc roof, new external wall and roof to the east of the structure; The provision of new door and window openings; Modifications to internal layout including the removal of walls and partitions and the addition of new dividing walls. The Residential Amenity Areas of approx. 636 sq m proposed in Block D comprise a residential club house/multi purpose room, library/reading room, lounge area, concierge area, office area, post room, fitness club, all at ground floor level of Block D. A terrace lounge area is proposed at fifth floor level of Block D. 2 no. roof garden areas are also proposed at fifth floor level of Blocks C and D (approx. 400 sq m and 408 sq m respectively). Open Space (approx. 9,885 sq m) is proposed in the form of (a) public open space areas (approx. 6,680 sq m) which include a public plaza/court area, a main area of public open space (including a play area and outdoor gym area) and woodland trail; and (b) all communal open space areas (approx. 3,205 sq m) which include areas adjacent to Saint Joseph’s House (Block E), Block D and Block F, a courtyard and play area located between Blocks A and B and roof terraces at fifth floor level of Blocks C and D. Visual amenity open space areas (approx. 1,000 sq m) are also proposed at various locations throughout the development. Basement Level (approx. 9,445 sq m) is proposed with residential access from Blocks A, B, C, D and F. Bin storage areas, water storage areas, and part attenuation are located at this level. 2 no. ESB Substations, 1 no. ESB Kiosk, 2 no. Switch Rooms, waste storage areas for Block E (Saint Joseph’s House) and bicycle storage areas are proposed at surface level. A total of 259 no. car parking spaces (232 no. at basement level and 27 no. at surface level) are proposed. At basement level, a total of 30 no. electric vehicles and 202 no. standard parking spaces are provided for. A total of 968 no. bicycle spaces (816 no. at basement level and 152 no. at surface level), dedicated cycle lift and 10 no. motorcycle spaces (all at basement level) are also proposed. Proposals for vehicular access comprise 1 no. existing vehicular access point via Silver Pines (an existing all movement junction onto Brewery Road) and 1 no. new vehicular access point at the general location of 'Annaghkeen' at Leopardstown Road (a new Left In / Left Out junction arrangement). The new access point along Leopardstown Road will replace 9 no. existing access points at ‘Woodleigh’, ‘Cloonagh’, ‘Souk El Raab’, ‘Wellbrook’, ‘Calador’, ‘Alhambra’, ‘Dalwhinnie’, ‘Annaghkeen’ and ‘The Crossing’. The internal permeability proposed will provide linkages for pedestrians and cyclists to Leopardstown Road and adjoining Greenway. Proposals also provide for the relocation of an existing bus stop along Leopardstown Road. The associated site and infrastructural works include provision for water services; foul and surface water drainage and connections; waste water pumping station; attenuation proposals; permeable paving; all landscaping works including tree protection, tree removal and new tree planting; green roofs; boundary treatment; internal roads and footpaths; and electrical services. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. The application contains a statement indicating why permission should be granted for the proposed development, having regard to a consideration or considerations 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, together with the Environmental Impact Assessment Report, 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 Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.sjhshd.ie ( NEW REF ABP-319923-24 NOTIFIED 30/10/24)

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