Planning precedent report

Development of 459 dwelling units 294 apts 1,2, 3, bed and studio apts (ranging from 39sq.m to 112sq.m) arranged in 7no. 4 to 6 storey apartment blocks (Blocks A1 to A3, B1to B3 and Block C1) 123 houses 3 and 4 bed terraced and semi-detached 2 and 3 storey houses (ranging from 112sq.m to 137.5sq.m) and 42 2 and 3 bed, 3 storey duplex units (ranging from 78sq.m to 118sq.m) & all associated public open spaces comprising landscaped courtyards and communal amenity spaces and private amenity spaces comprising gardens and terrace/balconies. The proposed apartment blocks are arranged over single level basement. Vehicular access to serve the proposed development will be provided from a proposed new central section of Citywest Avenue including replacement of the existing roundabout with a priority junction within the subject lands with associated tie-links linking to the existing northern section of Citywest Avenue located at the north eastern boundary of the site extending to the existing roundabout on the Citywest Road (N82) and the existing / under construction southern section of Citywest Avenue within Cuil Duin development (Reg Ref SD15A/0095) to the west 3no additional vehicular access points are proposed including 1 to connect to the permitted Cuil Duin development (Reg Ref SD15A/0095) to the west 1no connecting to the permitted development to the east (Reg Ref SD16A/0210) 1 connecting to the permitted development to the south east (SD16A/0078). The Current application includes a temporary pedestrian link to Fortunestown Luas Stop at the south eastern corner of the site which will be operational until such time as a permanent link is provided via the permitted development to the east (Reg Ref SD16A/0210). Permission is also sought for a crèche facility of 327sq.m with associated external play area of 275sq.m within Block B3, a resident's communal room of 127sq.m within Block B1, 482 car parking spaces including 130 car parking spaces at basement level below Blocks A1 to A3 and 352 surface level car parking spaces, 588 bicycle parking spaces, bin storage areas, ESB substations, public lighting, boundary treatments, surface water infrastructure and all associated site development and infrastructure works.

Expansion of the floor plate of proposed creche/pre-school facility (area 370sq.m) to include adjoining storage space (32sq.m) with revised layout plan to that approved in ref. SHD3ABP-302398-18.

Retention consists of the construction of two rooflights in the main roof to the front of the property.

The installation of telecommunications equipment including no. 3 ballast mounted shrouded antennas, no. 1 ballast mounted dish, remote radio units (RRU's), cable trays, GPS, cabinet and all other associated site development works on the building rooftop to provide for high-speed wireless data and broadband services.

Retention consists of the construction of a rooflight in the main roof to the front of the property.

Amendment to Block D4 of the Strategic Housing Development permitted under ABP-310570-21. The proposed amendment to Block D4 is for a reduction in height to 9 storeys (from 13 storeys) and associated reduction in the number of units to 44 (from 60 units); Block D4 will have 4 one beds (no change), 34 two beds (down from 46) and 6 three beds (down from 10) all with associated private balconies/terraces to the north/south/east/west elevations; This will result in the reduction in the total number of residential units across the entire development site from 421 residential units to 405 residential units; Block D4 will also provide 564sq.m residential amenity space at ground floor level (an increase of 9sq.m); Minor amendments to the southern elevation are also proposed. The application includes for all site services required to facilitate the amendment to Block D4.