Planning precedent report

Partial demolition of existing front boundary wall and railings to form a new vehicular entrance gateway. Construction of new gate pier to match existing. New retaining walls, dished kerb and associated works.

The development will consist of amendments to the permitted residential development as granted under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2370/20/ An Bord Pleanala Case Reference PL29N.308424 comprising: modifications to the layout of the basement principally including a reduction in area (decreasing from 1,263 sq m to 905.5 sq m), number of car parking spaces (decreasing from 31 No. to 15 No.) and number of bicycle parking spaces (decreasing from 136 No. to 92 No.) relocation and reduction in the area of the bin store, bike store and plant room, and provision of a sprinkler tank and enclosure; relocation of stairs at podium level to basement; omission of internal communal amenity space (65 sq m) and external roof terrace (286 sq m) at Fifth Floor Level including stair and lift core access; modifications to landscaping; changes to the materials on the east elevation; and all associated site and development works above and below ground.

Permission for development on a 0.3086 Ha site at Nos. 1-3 Blackhorse Industrial Estate, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7. The development will principally consist of: the demolition of the existing 3 no. warehouse structures (1,863 sq m) on site and the provision of a Build-to-Rent residential development comprising 90 no. apartments (24 no. studios, 36 no. one bed apartments and 30 no. two bed apartments) with heights principally ranging from part 4 - part 7 storeys over part basement/lower ground in addition to a single unit spanning over lower ground and ground level. The scheme which has a gross floor space of 6,781 sq m in addition to a part basement measuring 1,579 sq m principally providing car parking, bin storage and plant also includes an external screened gantry access/walk-way facing east extending from first to seventh floor levels (598 sq m) and internal communal amenity facilities (300 sq m). The development also proposes vehicular and pedestrian access from Blackhorse Avenue; 38 no. car parking spaces including 2 no. car club spaces at basement level; 2 no. car club parking spaces and a set down area at grade; bicycle parking; balconies/terraces facing west and south; roof garden facing west and south (screening provided to east and north); boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; lighting; plant; sedum roofs; PV panels; ESB substations and switchrooms; lighting; and all other associated site works above and below ground.

Permission to demolish existing rear extension, for the erection of new single storey kitchen extension in its place, for the relocation of bathroom, for the erection of new single storey extension to side to provide a new bedroom.

Planning permission is sought for construction of single storey extension to side and rear and part two storey extension to rear, Velux rooflight to side roof, together with new vehicle entrance to front and all associated site works at existing end of terrace two storey dwelling,

RETENTION: Retention planning permission for dormer attic bedroom with en-suite and link to first floor of office area with wc, including courtyard area, all to rear of existing dwelling.