Planning precedent report

Construction of two single-storey extensions, one extension will be located to the north of the existing house and one to the south. Permission is also sought for associated solar/PV panels, a swale and all associated site works.

Permission for a strategic housing development. The site is generally bound by a residential development known as ‘Coolkill’ to the east, a detached dwelling known as ‘The Pastures’ to the south, Sandyford Road (R117) to the west and a residential development known as ‘Cul Cuille’ to the north. Works are also proposed at Sandyford Road, which include the removal of a wall and the creation of a new pedestrian connection to the existing cul-de-sac adjacent to ‘Cul Cuille’ to the north (0.016 Ha approx.) and at the footpath at Sandyford Road to provide a new multi-modal entrance, pedestrian/cycle entrances and landscaping (0.015 Ha approx.). In addition, works are proposed for water services (0.05 Ha approx.): water supply to be sourced by way of a new connection to the existing 250 mm diameter water main across from the proposed main entrance at Sandyford Road; surface water drainage network to discharge to the existing 525 mm diameter surface water sewer located to the north of the site at Sandyford Road via a new 150 mm surface water sewer; and foul water to discharge to the 225 mm diameter foul sewer under construction at Sandyford Road. An additional 0.01 Ha has been assigned for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to undertake road works to upgrade Sandyford Road. The residential development site, pedestrian connection, entrance works, water services and road works area will provide a total application site area of 0.92 Ha. The proposed development principally consists of the demolition of the existing dwelling and ancillary buildings known as ‘Glenina’, the existing dwelling known as ‘Karuna’ and the existing boundary wall fronting Sandyford Road, and the construction of a residential development principally comprising 137 No. apartments (32 No. 1-bed units, 78 No. 2-bed units and 27 No. 3-bed units) in 4 No. blocks ranging in height from part-1 No. storey to part-6 No. storeys with a part-basement/part-undercroft level (at Blocks B, C and D). The proposed development which has a gross floor space of 13,144 sq m (over a part-basement/part-undercroft level measuring 4,508 sq m, principally providing car and cycle parking and plant) also includes: internal communal amenities and support facilities (404 sq m); 137 No. car parking spaces, which include 127 No. spaces and 6 No. GoCar spaces located at basement level (accessed beneath Block B) and 4 No. set down spaces located at surface level adjacent to Block A; motorcycle parking spaces; cycle parking spaces; bin store; substation; switch room; meter rooms; plant rooms; new telecommunications infrastructure at rooftop level including microwave link dishes concealed in shrouds; hard and soft landscaping, including communal amenity space; private amenity space with balconies facing north, south, east and west; boundary treatments; and all associated works above and below ground. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022–2028. The application also 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 an argument that the proposed development materially contravenes the relevant Development Plan or local area plan 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.sandyfordroadshd.ie

Permission for development. The site is generally bound by a Residential Development known as 'Coolkill' to the east, a detached dwelling known as 'The Pastures' to the south, Sandyford Road (R117) to the west and a Residential Development known as 'Cul Cuille' to the north. Works are also proposed at Sandyford Road, which include the removal of a wall and the creation of a new pedestrian connection to the existing cul-de-sac adjacent to 'Cul Cuille' to the north and at the footpath at Sandyford Road to provide 1 No. new multi-modal access, 1 No. new multi-modal egress, pedestrian / cycle entrances and landscaping. Works are additionally proposed for water services: water supply to be sourced by way of a new connection to the existing 300mm diameter watermain across from the site at Sandyford Road; surface water drainage network to discharge to the existing 525mm diameter surface water sewer located to the north of the site at Sandyford Road via a new 150mm diameter surface water sewer; and foul water to discharge to the proposed 225mm diameter foul sewer at Sandyford Road. An additional area has been assigned for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to undertake road works to upgrade Sandyford Road. The total area of the development site, infrastructure works, and additional area assigned for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council measures c. 0.905 Ha. The proposed development will principally consist of: the demolition of the existing building and ancillary buildings known as 'Glenina' (totalling 229 sq m), the existing building known as 'Karuna' (194 sq m) (both currently used for emergency accommodation) and the existing boundary wall fronting Sandyford Road; and the construction of a Residential Development, which will have a Total Gross Floor Area of 8,214 sq m, comprising 13 No. 2.5 No. storey houses (2 No. 3 bed units, 9 No. 4 bed units and 2 No. 5 bed units) and 60 No. apartments (9 No. 1 bed units, 36 No. 2 bed units and 15 No. 3 bed units) provided in 2 No. part 5 No. storey to part 6 No. storey blocks. The development will also include: the provision of internal roads and footpaths; 77 No. car parking spaces (including 3 No. accessible parking spaces); 2 No. setdown areas; 4 No. motorcycle parking spaces; bicycle parking spaces; bicycle stores; bin stores; hard and soft landscaping including communal open space; balconies and terraces; boundary treatments; lighting; green roofs; ESB substation; switchrooms; meter rooms; telecommunications infrastructure and plant at roof level of the Apartment Blocks; and all other associated site and development works above and below ground.

Demolition of former residence and construction of 6 no. 2 storey 4 bedroom houses (in 2 Terraces of 3 houses each) as well as 4 no. Apartments (2 no. one bedroom apartments, 2 no. two bedroom apartments) and 2 no. three bedroom Duplexes in a 2/3 storey building and associated site development works.

The development consists of the retention of a shipping container in front of the house on temporary basis.

The development consists of Retention of extension to the side and the rear of the property, laying of foundations along with all associated site works.