Planning precedent report

The proposed development consists of amendments to the northern portion (0.9 ha) of the permitted residential development under Fingal County Council Ref. F17A/0113, including the following: Replacement of the permitted Apartment Block 2 and 3 no. three bed houses to the west thereof with a new part three, part four storey Apartment Block containing 29 units (14 no. 1 bed apartments and 15 no. 2 bed apartments) and a bicycle storage area at ground floor level; Internal and external amendments to the eastern section of the permitted Apartment Block 1, including the replacement of 8 no. 2 bed apartments with 8 no. 1 bed apartments and 4 no. 2 bed apartments from ground to third floor, with associated revisions to building elevations to provide additional balconies and windows, together with a revised roof design. These proposed amendments will result in a minor increase in the building footprint to the north and east, and an increase of the overall building height to 14.7m (approx. 670mm increase); Internal and external amendments to the western section of the permitted Apartment Block 1, including the rationalisation of building levels for construction efficiencies, revisions to the third-floor level fenestration pattern and access onto terraces, revisions to the roof design, an increase in the size of 3 no. windows on the southern elevation, revisions to the design of 3 no. balconies on the western elevation, revisions to a circulation core riser and associated alterations to the internal layout of immediately adjoining units at ground, first, second and third floors (4 no. units), and the reorganisation of a bathroom and storage area in 3 no. units at ground, first and second floor levels; Revision of the layout of the vehicular parking areas to the north and south of Apartment Blocks 1 and 2. A total of 90 no. car parking spaces are provided, with 80 no. spaces allocated to serve the future residents of Apartment Blocks 1, 2 and 3, 8 no. spaces serving visitors, and 2 no. spaces serving the permitted childcare facility at the ground floor level of Block 3; Retention and completion of 2 no. ESB substations located along the north-western and eastern boundary; The provision of 4 no. bicycle and bin storage structures, a revised landscaping and public lighting design, and all associated and ancillary site development works. The proposed amendments will provide 12 no. additional apartment units, increasing the number of units on the overall development site from 251 units to 263. AI received 17/06/21 Revised Public Notices (SAI) rec 28/06/21.

A new single storey, two-bedroom detached dwelling with new vehicular access from Prospect Hill and all associated landscaping and site development works. Add Info received 19th February 2020. Add Info deemed Significant 25th February 2020. Revised Public Notices received 28th February 2020.

Planning permission for; (1) The relocation of the existing Deli Area into the Barista Area and part of the retail area. (2) The change of use of the old Deli Area to a Pizza outlet with takeaway. (3) New sign on the north eastern elevation and all associated site works.

Planning Retention Permission for recently constructed works to the front gateway and boundary with the adjacent roadway to the front of the family home; chiefly comprising the installation of a new low boundary wall with railings over: and the provision of tall gate piers and metal gates at the car entrance driveway.

The demolition of an existing garden wall and the construction of a new boundary wall to the side boundary.

Development will consist of 55 no residential units, 3 no. retail units, public open spaces, upgrades to the public road, reconstruction of the existing car park serving Smyths Bridge House (a Protected Structure), upgrade of the existing entrance onto Main Street, internal access roads, water services including a pumping station, surface water attenuation tank and detention basin, public lighting, 1 no. ESB substation and utilities. The residential element of the proposed development of 55 no. units comprises the following: 1 no. House Type B1: 3 Bedroom Two Storey Mid-Terrace House (110 sqm) 1 no. House Type C: 3 Bedroom Two Storey Mid-Terrace House (102 sqm) 1 no. House Type E: 3 Bedroom Two Storey Semi-Detached House (116.5 sqm) 2 no. House Type F: 3 Bedroom Two Storey Semi-Detached House ( 116.4 sqm) 2 no. House Type L: 4 Bedroom Three Storey Under parked Terraced House (182 sqm) 1 no. House Type L1: 4 Bedroom Three Storey Underparked Semi-Detached House ( 182 sqm) 1 no. House Type L2: 4 Bedroom Three Storey Underparked Semi-Detached House (182 sqm) 2 no. House Type M: 4 Bedroom Two Storey Terraced House (144.4 sqm) 1 no. House Type M1: 4 Bedroom Two Storey Semi-Detached House (144.4 sqm) 2 no. House Type N: 4 Bedroom Two Storey Semi-Detached (125.4 sqm) 4 no. 2 Bedroom Duplexes (98.4 sqm) (Block 1) 1 no. 2 Bedroom Apartment (110.9 sqm) (Block 2) 1 no. 1 Bedroom Apartment (57 sqm) (Block 3) 1 no. 2 Bedroom Apartment (83 sqm) (Block 3) 6 no. 1 Bedroom Apartment (50.7 sqm) (Block 4) 4 no. 1 Bedroom Apartment (54.5 sqm) (Block 4) 1 no. 1 Bedroom apartment (63.2 sqm) (Block 4), 2 no. 1 Bedroom apartment (64 sqm) (Block 4), 6 no. 2 Bedroom apartment (82.2 sqm) (Block 4), 2 no 2 Bedroom apartments (86 sqm) (Block 4), 6 no 2 Bedroom apartment (87.3 sqm) (Block 4), 6 no 2 Bedroom apartment (89 sqm) (Block 4) and 1 no. 3 Bedroom apartment (110 sqm) (Block 4). Proposed Block 1 is three storeys in height, Block 2 is two storeys, Block 3 is two storeys and Block 4 is four storeys. It is proposed to provide 1,600 sqm of public open space including a central playground and a pathway linking to the approved bridge over the railway line. The commercial element of the scheme comprises 2 no. retail units of 108 sqm each and 1 no retail unit of 45 sqm. It is proposed to reconfigure the existing permitted car park serving Smyths Bridge House to accommodate pedestrian, cyclist and limited vehicular access, 44 no. replacement car parking spaces. Works include the upgrade of 140 metres of Main Street including the Balcarrick Road Junction. It is proposed to provide 98 bike parking spaces to serve the proposed development and 112 no. car parking spaces in total to serve the proposed development and Smyths Pub. Proposed potable, surface and foul water services and utilities will be provided predominantly under the proposed roadways, with pumping station, attenuation tank and detention basin provided in the south of the subject site. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Add Info received 25th August 2020.