Planning precedent report

Permission is sought for: Construction of a 49m.sq domestic garage

Permission for a strategic housing development consisting of: (i) Demolition of the existing three-storey dwelling and associated structures on site; (ii) construction of 100 no. apartments (comprising 32 no. one-bedroom apartments, 65 no. two-bedroom apartments and 3 no. three-bedroom apartments) in 2 no. three to six storey blocks over basement/undercroft carpark. Each apartment has associated private open space in the form of a ground floor terrace or a balcony and has access to 1,357sq.m. of communal open space. The development is served by 101 no. car parking spaces (comprising 90 no. resident parking spaces and 10 no. visitor parking spaces and inclusive of 4 no. limited mobility spaces and 1 no. car share space provided along the Falls Road frontage); 4 no. motorcycle parking spaces; and 224 no. bicycle parking spaces (comprising 170 no. resident parking spaces, 50 no. visitor parking spaces and 4 no. cargo bike spaces); (iii) road and streetscape upgrade works along Falls Road, including installation of a pedestrian/cycle path and car share parking space; (iv) works along Falls Road and Mullinastill Road to facilitate a foul water drainage connection and storm water diversions; (v) construction of a pedestrian/cycle link along the site’s eastern boundary to facilitate connection with future cycle links; (vi) provision of a 2,468sqm landscaped public open space area in the south-western corner of the site; and (vii) all associated site and infrastructural works including: - foul and surface water drainage; attenuation tanks; lighting; landscaping; boundary fences; plant areas; ESB substations; internal hard landscaping, including footpaths and street furniture; and all associated site development works. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022. The application contains a statement indicating why permission should be granted for the proposed development, having regard to a consideration specified in section 37(2)(b) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, notwithstanding that the proposed development materially contravenes the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022 other than in relation to the zoning of the land. The application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of An Bord Pleanála and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.fallsroadshd.com

Permission for 1) demolition

The demolition of existing dwelling house (313.14m²) and removal of existing front boundary wall and for the construction of A) New stone boundary walls with pedestrian access and new vehicular site entrance onto the Dublin road B) Construction of 35 Apartments in 3 separate apartment blocks ranging in height from 3 to 4 floors (with floors 3 & 4 set back). Block A – 10 Apartments consisting of 5No 1 bed apartments, 3No 2 bed apartments and 2No 3 bed triplex units and communal bin store. Block B -12 Apartments consisting of 5No 1 bed apartments, 4No 2 bed apartments and 3No 3 bed triplex units. Block C – 13 Apartments consisting of 5No 1 bed apartments, 5No 2 bed apartments and 3No 3 bed triplex units. Block C will also accommodate an MV Substation, communal bin storage, secure bulk storage, secure bicycle storage, EV charging area for mobility scooters. 18No car parking spaces including 2No car share parking spaces, 67 No bicycle parking spaces and for all associated site works relevant to the development

1) Demolition of existing dwelling house. 2) Removal of existing front boundary wall and for the construction of A) New stone boundary wall with 2no. pedestrian access points and new vehicular site entrance onto the Dublin Road. B) Construction of 41 Apartments in 2 separate apartment blocks ranging in height from 1 to 4 floors. Block A - 25 apartments consisting of 1 no. studio apartment, 10 no. 1 bed apartments, 13 no. 2 bed apartments and 1 no. 3 bed apartment. Block A will also include an MV Substation, Communal room and Facilities management office. Block B - 16 apartments consisting of 5 no. 1 bed apartments, 11 no. 2 bed apartments. Basement measuring 983m2 consisting of 32 car parking spaces, 41 bicycle stands (82 bicycles) with a seperate bicycle access ramp, moped/motorbike parking spaces, bin storage, mechanical, electrical and utilities rooms, waste collection enclosure at ground level and for all associated site works relevant to the development.

Permission for the construction of two dwelling houses in the side gardens of existing dwelling house with proprietary waste water treatment system, new vehicular accesses to existing and proposed dwellings and all associated site works.