Planning precedent report

To amend the residential development permitted by DCC Reg. Ref. 3743/19 (ABP-307424-20) as subsequently amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 4848/22. The proposed revisions to the scheme comprise:The omission of the single storey, multi-use amenity pavilion (permitted by DCC Reg. Ref. 4848/22); and, All associated site development works.

PERMISSION: To amend the residential development permitted by DCC Reg. Ref. 3743/19 (ABP-307424-20) as subsequently amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 4848/22. The proposed revisions to the scheme comprise: • Increase in number of units from 77 units to 79 units with an overall proposed unit mix of 1 no. studio units; 16 no. 1 bed units; 8 no. 2 bed (3 person) units; 48 no. 2 bed (4 person) units and 6 no. 3 bed units; the proposed 2 no. additional units comprise 2 No. 2 bed units (4 person); • Internal revisions to permitted units; • The proposal provides for an additional floor to the primary block (resulting in 10 storeys total over basement); • Elevational revisions and consequential revisions to the scheme; •Increase in bicycle parking provision from 98 bicycle parking spaces to 105 bicycle parking spaces; • The omission of the single storey, multi-use amenity pavilion (permitted by DCC Reg. Ref. 4848/22); • The provision of additional tree planting; and, •All associated site development works.

An attic conversion to include dormer window to rear, internal alterations & associated works.

Permission for amendments to previously permitted development Reg. Ref. 4445/18 at Elmpark Green, Merrion Road, Dublin 4. The proposed amendments comprise of the following: • Change of use from office to Leisure Centre at ground floor level (c.324.5 sq.m.) • Minor internal reconfiguration of Leisure Centre ground floor layout • Minor amendments to the window openings along the northern elevation and all other ancillary site development works necessary to facilitate the development.

The existing office and leisure centre is located between the Links Apartment building to the west and the Bay Apartment building to the east. The leisure centre was permitted under DCC Reg. Ref.: 1539/02 & ABP Ref.: PL29S.201622 and subsequently amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 4445/18 and 2186/21. The development will consist of Change of use of the first floor of the building as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. 4445/18 from office to leisure use and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Applying for Retention of alterations to reg. ref. no. D23A/0679 to include the construction of a new 11sqm. flat roof shed to the side of the existing garage. A new 600mm high timber fence fixed to the existing stone boundary wall. Omission of the approved front porch and the addition of a new extended fascia to the front elevation of the existing dwelling.