Planning precedent report

No change is proposed to the residential and non-residential floorspace permitted by Reg. Ref. ABP-307415-20. As described in the public notices, the development will consist of: (i) A revised surface level car parking arrangement to accommodate 4no. additional accessible car parking spaces increasing the overall surface level car parking provision from 83no. to 87no. car parking spaces. (ii) Relocation and enlargement of the previously permitted ESB Substation No. 1 to a position further south along the eastern boundary of the site. (iii) Provision of a generator enclosure along the south eastern boundary of the site. (iv) Revised external finish to the ESB Substation Nos 1 and 2 to match generator enclosure and to comprise render finish in lieu of previously permitted brick finish.

ABP Ref ABP_310350-21 This application may be inspected at www.charlestownplaceshd.ie The development will consist of a total of 55,523sq.m (gross floor area - GFA) in 4 blocks (Blocks 1 - 4) including: 590no. residential units comprising 234no. 1 bed units, 316no. 2 bed units and 40no. 3 bed units (totalling 53,881sq.m), non-residential floorspace including 2no. retail/ commercial units (350sq.m), 4no. offices suites (224sq.m), a health/ medical centre (526sq.m) and a creche (542sq.m) all totalling 1,642sq.m and all associated roads, streets, public spaces and services infrastructure. Blocks 1 and 2 are located above a shared single level basement with Block 4 also above above a single level basement. The development is described as follows on a block by block basis:- Block 1 (19,821sq.m GFA): 211no. apartment units (comprising 91no. 1 bed units, 106no. 2 bed units and 14no. 3 bed units) with ancillary accommodation, terraces, balconies and a roof garden in a 2 to 10 storey block. Block 1 ground floor level includes 1no. retail/ commercial unit (170sq.m), 3no. offices suites (160sq.m) and a creche (542sq.m) with external play area at ground and first floor levels all fronting onto a proposed pedestrian boulevard. Block 2 (18,209sq.m GFA): 184no. apartment units (comprising 57no. 1 bed units, 123no. 2 bed units and 4no. 3 bed units) with ancillary accommodation, terraces, balconies and a roof garden in a 2 to 7 storey block. Block 2 ground floor level includes 1no. retail/ commercial unit (180sq.m), 1no. office suite (64sq.m) and a health/ medical centre (526sq.m) all at ground floor level fronting onto the proposed pedestrian boulevard. Block 3 (8,021sq.m GFA): 95no. apartment units (comprising 54no. 1 bed units, 34no. 2 bed units and 7no. 3 bed units) with ancillary accommodation, terraces and balconies in an 8 storey block. Block 4 (9,472sq.m GFA): 100no. apartment units (comprising 32no. 1 bed units, 53no. 2 bed untis and 15no. 3 bed units) with ancillary accommodation, terraces, balconies and a roof garden in a 2 to 6 storey block. Vehicular access to serve the proposed development will be provided from Charlestown Place via the southern arm of the existing signalised junction which is proposed to be upgraded. The existing pedestrian access from the Charlestown Shopping Centre across Charlestown Place is proposed to be relocated to the west to align with the proposed internal pedestrian boulevard within the current application site and the existing internal street within the Charlestown Centre. Permission is also sought for associated reconfiguration of the central median on Charlestown Place and the existing footpaths, cycle tracks, bus stops, taxi rank and hard and soft landscaping on the northern and southern edges of Charlestown Place and south of the Charlestown Shopping Centre. Pedestrain and cycle access is also proposed via a new entrance on St. Margaret's Road. Provision is also made for vehicular access from Charlestown Place through the site to McKelvey Celtic AFC playing pitch at the south eastern corner of the site including relcation of the existing gated entrance to McKelvey Celtic AFC playing pitch and a future access to the undeveloped greenfield site to the west. Permission is also sought for 515no. car parking spaces and 1068no. cycle parking spaces at basement and surface levels, bin storage areas, ESB substations, plant and public lighting, boundary treatments, surface water drainage infrastructure including connection to the attenuation tank permitted by Reg. Ref. F19A/0146 and located beneath a proposed central landscaped public open space of c.4,737sq.m, a linear public open space of c.1,848sq.m and all associated site development and infrastructure works including demolition of the existing temporary surface car park. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the relevant development plan or local area plan.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 a relevant development plan or local area plan other than in relation to the zoning of the land.

The proposed development will consist of 243no. residential units in 3no. Blocks (Blocks E, F and G) with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 22,116sq.m (excluding basement car parking) with associated ancillary accommodation, private balconies, communal amenity spaces and public open spaces as follows: Block E is an 8 storey building comprising 95no. apartments (24no. 1 bed units and 71no. 2 bed units; Block F is a 7 storey building comprising 81no. apartments (53no. 1 bed units and 28no. 2 bed units) and Block G is a 7 storey building comprising 67no. apartments (39no. 1 bed units and 28no. 2 bed units). A total of 108no. car parking spaces are provided in a combination of surface spaces and at basement level beneath Blocks E and F. The development will be accessed from Charlestown Place and via the adjoining Phase 1 development (Reg. Ref. ABP-310350-21) to the east which is currently under construction and modifications are proposed to the adjoining Phase 1 to provide for integration of Phases 1 and 2, including revised fire tender access for Phase 1 and basement access for Phase 2 west of the permitted Block C and east of the proposed Block E, access road and infrastructure connections between Phase 1 and 2 and bin store and bin staging point to the south east of the proposed Block G. The proposed Phase 2 development makes provision for access and infrastructure connections to the applicant's lands within the Dublin City Council administrative area to the west which will be subject of a separate future planning application. Permission is also sought for, hard and soft landscaping in public realm and public open spaces within the development, cycle parking at surface and basement levels, water supply and foul water connections and surface water infrastructure, connections to public utilities, ESB stations, plant areas, roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels and all associated site and development works. The application is a Large-Scale Residential Development and may be inspected at the following website: www.charlestownplacephase2lrd.com An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

No Change is proposed to the residential floorspace permitted by Reg. Ref. ABP-307415-20. The development will consist of: a modification to the previously approved development Reg. Ref. ABP-310350-21 comprising change of use of the permitted ground floor retail- commercial unit (170sq.m gross floor area) within Block 1 to resident services and amenities (178sq.m)

The development will consist of: 1.Construction of a first floor flat roof extension over existing clubhouse, to consist of a multi-use gym-fitness zone, board room, refreshment station, toilet and changing facilities. The first floor extension will also incorporate a spectators viewing balcony along the South elevation of the building and a fire escape stairs fixed to the East Elevation of the existing building. 2.Construction of a two storey side extension to consist of a new ground floor entrance and stairs (to first floor access), a disability lift shaft and a toilet at first floor including a landing area with access to the first floor facilities. 3. The new first floor structure will incorporate 3 No. Club Signage and Crests (10M x 1M) on the West, North and East Elevations of the building. 4.General remodel and upgrade of the existing clubhouse to suit the new proposed layouts. All drainage, structural and associated site works to be implemented. Additional information received 10/04/26

The development will consist of an extension at first floor level to the side & rear of the existing two-storey end-of-terrace house complete with a hipped roof, alterations to the ridgeline of the main roof to extend out in line with the new roof, and a new roof structure to the existing ground floor flat roof extension to the rear.