Planning precedent report

The development will consist of the partial demolition of the return of the existing two-storey end-of-terrace house and the construction of a two-storey extension; a new window on the gable at first floor level, the relocation of the side gate, increasing the height and rendering of the side garden wall and associated hard and soft landscaping and ancillary works.

Permission for reconstruction of existing attic storeroom with installation of new staircase and dormer window to rear and for 2 no. velux rooflights, one to front and one to rear, with all associated site and drainage works.

The development will consist of the following: (a) first floor extension providing en-suite bathroom to rear of existing dwelling, (b) widening of existing first floor window in rear elevation, (c) new roof light to front elevation and all associated site development works.

The proposed development will consist of the installation of 18 no. telecommunication antennas, together with 6 no. dishes, 3 no. equipment cabinets and all associated equipment enclosed behind 2no. profiled reinforced, perforated plant screens. the development will provide high speed wireless data and broadband services for all 3 of Irelands mobile operators, namely Eircom (t/a eir), Three Ireland and Vodafone Ireland. The Planning Authority should please note that this is not an amendment application to the original permitted independent living application submitted to Dublin City Council application dated 06.04.2023 reference 5176/22 and subsequent An Bord Pleanála grant dated 02.01.2024 reference ABP-316593-23, which is now under construction. This is a wholly separate and independent application for new telecommunication infrastructure.

RETENTION:The development will consist of: Retention of the existing temporary telecommunications structure, for a defined period of 24 months, consisting of a 15m transportable monopole structure secured by 4 anchor bolts to 4 No. 2m x 2m x 1m removable concrete ballast blocks; & all associated antennas, dishes and ancillary ground-based equipment cabinets. Situated within the construction site hoarding on a section of land at 80 - 82 Philipsburgh Avenue, Fairview, Dublin 3, D03H3F1.

PERMISSION: The development proposes the demolition of the existing 2 storey building on site (approx. 1020.5 sq.m GFA), amendments to the quantum of existing car parking, removal of existing substation on Philipsburgh Avenue, and the construction of 48 no. new residential apartment units ( 48 no. 1 bed units) in 2 no. apartment building, consisting of 1 no. 2-4 storey building (Building A fronting Philipsburgh Avenue) and 1 no. 2-4 storey (Building B rear block). Building A provides 22 no. 1 bed apartment units and Building B provides 26 no. 1 bed apartment units. All units are intended to provide housing for independent living for older residents (60 years plus). An office room (7.2 sq.m), communal room (34.2 sq.m) and Kitchenette/WC (10.5 sq.m) associated with the apartment units will be provided. The development also proposes approx. 372.8 sq.m of communal open space, balconies/ terraces associated with individual apartment units, associated secure bicycle parking, car parking (4 no of spaces) and bin storage, ESB Substation, hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of approx 2681 sq.m Access to the development will be via the existing access point along Philipsburg Avenue, which will be upgraded to provide enhanced pedestrian/vehicular access. Access to adjacent pitch and putt club lands is maintained via the provision of vehicular/pedestrian gates in the south east corner of the site. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared and submitted with this Planning Application.