Planning precedent report

Permission for the construction of a new 2 bedroom detached bungalow

Provision of a new pitched roof, cottage refurbishment and all associated site works.

Permission is sought for a single storey domestic extension

Retention permission is sought for replacement

The development will consist of the demolition of some external walls to the rear of the property and parts of the existing roof and dormers. We intend to construct: (a) a new masonry framed pergola and flat roof over the front and side of the property; (b) extend and reclad the existing dormers; (c) apply timber cladding to the western facade; and (d) add a balcony to the first floor on the eastern facade.

Zolbury Limited intend to apply to An Bord Pleanála for planning permission for a Strategic Housing Development on a site of c. 3.7 ha at Blackglen Road and Woodside Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18. The site is bounded by Blackglen Road to the north, Woodside Road to the South, and existing dwellings and associated lands to the east and west. The development shall consist of a new residential scheme comprising 360 no. residential units, associated resident amenity facilities and a childcare facility in the form of 9 no. new apartment buildings (A1 - C3) as follows: • Block A1 (4 storeys) comprising 18 no. apartments (3 no. 1 bed units and 15 no. 2 bed units); a crèche facility of approx. 401 sq. m with associated outdoor play space of approx. 20 sq. m; and resident amenity facilities of approx. 30 sq. m. • Block A2 (3-4 storeys) comprising 24 no. apartments (2 no. 1 bed units and 22 no. 2 bed units) and resident amenity facilities of approx. 390 sq.m. • Blocks B1 and B2 (2-6 storeys) comprising 69 no. apartments (30 no. 1 bed units, 34 no. 2 bed units, 5 no. 3 bed units). • Blocks B3 and B4 (2-6 storeys) comprising 62 no. apartments (30 no. 1 bed units, 27 no. 2 bed units and 5 no. 3 bed units). • Blocks C1, C2 and C3 (3-6 storeys) comprising 187 no. apartments (58 no. 1 bed units, 126 no. 2 bed units and 3 no. 3 bed units); and resident amenity facilities of approx. 187.5 sq. m. Each residential unit is afforded with associated private open space in the form of a terrace / balcony. Total open space (approx. 22,033 sq. m) is proposed in the form of public open space (approx. 17,025 sq. m), and residential communal open space (approx. 5,008 sq. m). Podium level / basement level areas are proposed adjacent to / below Blocks A2, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2 and C3 (approx. 12,733 sq. m GFA). A total of 419 no. car parking spaces (319 no. at podium/basement level and 100 no. at surface level); to include 80 no. electric power points and 26 no. accessible parking spaces); and 970 no. bicycle spaces (740 no. long term and 230 no. short term), and 19 no. motorcycle spaces are proposed. 10 no. car spaces for crèche use are proposed at surface level. Vehicular/pedestrian and cyclist access to the development will be provided via Blackglen Road to tie in with the Blackglen Road Improvement Scheme. A second access is also proposed via Woodside Road but this access will be for emergency vehicles and pedestrian and cyclist access only. The proposal also provides for Bin Storage areas and 4 No. ESBN substations to supply the development. 3 no. sub-stations shall be integrated within the building structures of Blocks B and Blocks C. In addition, one Sub-station shall be classed as a unit sub-station mounted externally on a dedicated plinth. The associated site and infrastructural works include provision for water services; foul and surface water drainage and connections; attenuation proposals; permeable paving; all landscaping works; green roofs; boundary treatment; internal roads and footpaths; electrical services; and all associated site development works. Website: https://bgrshd.ie/