Site planning risk brief

The development will consist of the Construction of part-single storey, part 2 storey extension to the rear of existing property, refurbishment and internal layout adjustments and the construction of new Vehicular entrance to the front of the property and all ancillary site works.

PERMISSION IS SOUGHT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY HOUSE EXTENSION WITH FLAT ROOF TO THE REAR & SIDE OF EXISTING HOUSE, 2NO. OF ROOF LIGHTS AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS AT NO.175 HAROLDS CROSS ROAD, DUBLIN 6W, D6W N525 BY EMER NORTON & PAUL CARROLL.

Planning permission is sought MG Motors Ltd to carry out a proposed development which will involve the demolition of the existing building previously in use as a garage and car showroom and the construction of a residential development consisting of six floors over basement (seven floors in total) with a set-back at top floor at 153-155 Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6W. The new building (with a total floor area of 3,970.64 sq.m) will include a total of 43 units (8 studio apartments, 12 one-bed apartments and 23 two-bed apartments). There will be communal landscaped rooftop terrace, green roof. A total of 11 No. car parking and 88 No. bicycle spaces will be provided at basement level. The proposed development will also comprise of refuse storage, excavation and all other ancillary works.

The development will consist of modifications to the previously approved Built to Rent apartment development DCC Reg. Ref. 2712/21 (ABP 310947- 21) to include the following: (i) Proposed 2 No. New apartments consisting of 1 No. One-bed, and 1 No. Studio achieved through a change of use of the ground floor communal facility area of the previously granted scheme, increasing the total number of apartments within the development from 35 No. Apartments to 37 No. Apartments; (ii) Minor modifications to the front elevation. All with associated site works.

Planning permission for the following at No. 153-155 Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6W. (formerly known as Michael Grant Motors) The application seeks modifications to the previously approved Built to Rent apartment development DCC Reg. Ref. 2712/21 (ABP 310947-21) to include: the addition of 9 No. new apartments consisting of 1 No. two-bed, 6 No. one-beds, and 2No.studios achieved by the way of an additional floor to the previously granted scheme bringing the total number of floors of the building from 5-storeys to 6-storeys (5-storeys with sixth floor set back), increasing the total number of apartments from 35 No. apartments to 44 No. apartments; Additional bicycle spaces and bin storage on the basement level. All with associated site works.

Permission sought for development comprising: (i) change of use of the existing two storey building previously used as a garage and showroom to retail (convenience) use (573sqm) and use as a cafe (98sqm) at ground floor level with ancillary office space (149sqm) at first floor level; (ii) Reconfiguration and alterations to the interior and exterior of structure to accommodate the development including: (a) demolition of internal walls; 2 no. staircases; and existing platform to rear of building (24sqm); (b) replacement of front entrance door and glazing; (c) provision of 1 no. escape stairs; and (d) subdivision of proposed retail area to accommodate a back of house / support areas; and (iii) Permission is also sought for all ancillary works necessary to complete the development including the provision of signage at front elevation.