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Permission for a strategic housing development with an application site area of

Permission for a Large-scale Residential development on lands forming part of development generally known as Rockbrook located at the junction of Blackthorn Drive and Carmanhall Road, Rockbrook Estate, Sandyford Business District, Dublin 18. The development will comprise minor amendments to the permitted development as per Strategic Housing Development (SHD) permission reference 304405-19 which comprises 428no. apartments, a creche, 4no. local/neighbourhood retail units and associated site works. The proposed development incorporates the following amendments: (I) Reconfiguration of cores, reconfiguration of the basement and associated amendments to the building. (II) Amendments to the external facades and balconies. (III) Amendments to the unit mix which consists of 32no. studio apartments, 122no. 1bed apartments, 251 2bed apartments and 23no. 3bed apartments to provide for 19no. studio apartments, 135no. 1bed apartments, 249 2bed apartments and 25no. 3bed apartments. There will be no change to the overall number of units provided with total units remaining at 428 apartments. A copy of the application is also available for inspection at the following web address: https://rbcentrallrd.com/

The development will comprise minor amendments to the permitted development as per Strategic Housing Development (SHD) permission reference 304405-19 as amended by Large-scale Residential Development permission reference LRD23A/0557 which comprises 428no. apartments, a creche, 4no. local/neighbourhood retail units and associated site works. The proposed development incorporates the following amendments: (I) Reconfiguration of the basement layout. (II) Omission of travelator with associated reconfiguration of landscaping works at ground level. (III) Amendments to floor plans layouts and internal configurations that will include for minor modifications to (a) retail floor areas (b) creche layout (c) provision of a new entrance to Block 1 Core A via the boulevard concierge (d) relocation and resizing of meter rooms in cores A, B and E (e) provision of off-loader room in lieu of switch room Core E. (IV) Amendments to the apartment layouts which will include for (a) corridor width internally (b) amendments to units in apartment block 2, core E (c) amendments to gable apartment block 2, core E level 6 (d) amendments to duplex configuration in block 2. (V) Amendments to the balcony design. (VI) Amendments to the external facades to include for a deck access walkway and associated works. (VII) Amendments to communal roof terraces to include for provision of external projecting lobby that will facilitate level access to communal roof terraces in block B1, Core B. (VIII) Amendments to the roof layout and design with the plant enclosure area at Core F removed, the provision of photo voltaic panels, amendments to parapet heights and lift over-runs along with provision of access ladders for maintenance.

The development will comprise amendments to the permitted development as per Strategic Housing Development (SHD) permission 304405-19 as amended by large-scale residential development permission LRD23A/0557, as further amended by large-scale residential development permissionLRD24A/0352/WEB and which is extended under Extension of Duration permission ABP30440519/E which comprises 428no. apartments, a creche, 4no. local/neighbourhood retail units and associated site works. The proposed development incorporates the following amendments: (A) Amendments to the ground floor layout in Block 1 which provided for 4no. retail units, a concierge area Tenant Amenity Space and Communal Co-Working Space to provide for a Health Studio comprising 663sq.metres with associated facilities that will include for a reception area, café, a retail space, members lounge and a Medical Suite which will provide a health screening clinic. A co-working area (26sq.metres), residential concierge area (58sq. metres) are also to be provided at ground level along with a retail unit (83sq. metres). Associated façade changes are also proposed to the ground level of Block 1 as part of the provision of the Health Studio. (B) Amendments to basement floor level -1 consisting of a new core (stairs and lift), the provision of 24no. car spaces and 2no. motorcycle spaces to serve the proposed Health Studio and Gym. Associated reconfiguration of parking spaces will also include a reduction in parking spaces for the Creche from 15no. spaces to 7no. spaces along with provision of an additional 3no. parking spaces from the parent permission 304405-19. (C) Amendments to basement floor level -2 consisting of a new core (stairs and lift), the removal of 88no. car parking spaces and provision of 2045sq.metres as part of the Health Studio and Gym that will incorporate a pool, changing facilities, fitness studio, wellness/treatment rooms and associated floor areas. (D) Amendments to basement floor level -3 consisting of a new core (stairs and lift), the removal of 20no. car parking spaces and the provision of 1611sq.metres as part of the Health Studio and Gym along with provision of associated plant rooms and laundry room and associated floor areas. (E) Amendments to 6no. 2bed duplex apartments in Block 2. (F) Amendments to the site layout with reconfiguration of public open space and communal spaces along with provision of bicycle storage spaces and vents at ground level along with reconfiguration of the communal spaces at roof garden level. (G) Amendments to elevations of blocks consisting of (I) amendments to parapet levels; (ii) amendments to external walkway to provide level access to roof terraces, (iii) fenestration amendments; (iv) louvre vent amendments and (v) railing amendments.

The development will comprise of the completion of the Sentinel Building to provide for 110no. apartments. Particulars of the development will comprise as follows: • The provision of 22 no. 1 bed units, 60 no. 2bed units & 28 no. 3 bed units along with provision of associated residential communal spaces both at terrace roof level and within the building. Ancillary communal spaces at ground level within the building will include for a resident’s gym and resident’s lounge. • The provision of 2 no. additional floors on the existing 6 storey section of the existing Sentinel building. • The provision of associated internal works and elevational works to complete the building. • Provision of associated car parking and motorcycle parking at basement level. • Provision of electric vehicle charge points with associated site infrastructure ducting to provide charge points for residents. • Provision of associated bicycle storage facilities at basement level and bin storage facilities. • Provision of associated bicycle storage facilities at ground level. • Use of existing access from Blackthorn Drive. • Provision of an ESB substation at ground floor level. • All ancillary site development works to include for plant and works to facilitate foul, water and service networks for connection to the existing foul, water, and ESB networks. Website: https://www.thesentinellrd.com

Planning Permission is sought for the following: Remove existing internal signage and Provide new LED interior lit external signage to front and side shop front elevations of existing retail unit, and all ancillary works.