Site planning risk brief

50 no. apartments arranged in 2 no. buildings and comprises; 14 no. one bedroom units, 32 no. two bedroom units and 4 no. three bedroom units. Eight apartment types are proposed. Proposed Block A accommodates 1 no. one bed unit (56.4 sqm), 1 no. one bed unit (53.9 sqm), 4 no. one bed units (57.3 sqm), 10 no. two bed units (82.6 sqm) and 9 no. two bed units (83.0 sqm). Proposed Block B accommodates 1 no. one bed unit (56.4 sqm), 1 no. one bed unit (53.9 sqm), 4 no. one bed units (50.8 sqm), 10 no two bed units (82.6 sqm), 1 no. two bed units (83.0 sqm), 4 no. two bed units (77.5 sqm) and 4 no. three bed units (97.0 sqm). The proposed buildings each contain five storeys of residential accommodation over a basement level car park with 50 no. car parking spaces and 126 no. bicycle parking spaces. A bin store of 23.4 sqm is provided at the southern boundary of the site adjoining the entrance to the basement level. The proposed development incorporates 1,256 sqm of landscaped open space (32% of the site area) and each apartment is served by a private recessed balcony. The proposed development is accessed from Station Road through the existing Louisa Park development. The proposed development includes necessary surface water, foul water and potable water infrastructural works to connect the scheme to the existing services in Louisa Park. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of the provision of a 92.2sqm creche at the ground floor of Block B, relocation of the proposed bin store to the central courtyard area, amendment to the red line boundary at the west of the site, minor amendments to the internal layout of unit no. 48, updated tree protection and removal plans, and other associated site and infrastructural revisions relating to water services, electric car parking, traffic and transportation, and fire tender services. Revised reports, drawings and supporting documentation have been submitted

For amendment to previously permitted development Reg. Ref 20/108 (ABP-309929-21), to remove the basement level, create a new podium level and incorporate a new lower ground floor and penthouse level to provide 10 no. additional apartments. The principal amendments to the permitted development comprise: Omission of basement level and provision of a new podium level, incorporating landscaped open space, resulting in the creation of lower ground floor level access via a ramp at the same location as the permitted basement ramp; Provision of 10 no. additional apartments (2 no. one-bed and 8 no. two-bed units) as a result of the new lower ground floor level and the provision of a part penthouse level to permitted Blocks A and B; Consequential increase in the height of permitted Blocks A and B from 5 no. storeys over basement to 6 no. storeys, part 7 no. storey (presenting as 5 no. part 6 no. storeys over podium level) and all associated elevational amendments; Reduction in the total quantum of car parking from 50 no. spaces permitted to 35 no. spaces now proposed at lower ground level and the associated increase in bicycle parking from 126 no. spaces permitted to 151 no. spaces now proposed at lower ground and podium level; and All associated and ancillary landscape, services infrastructure, site and development works associated with the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments will result in the total number of residential units increasing from 49 no. previously permitted to 59 no. now proposed, comprising of 14 no. one-bed, 41 no. two-bed and 4 no. three-bed units. The footprint of Blocks A and B and the layouts of the permitted apartments and childcare facility are unchanged from the permitted development Reg. Ref. 20/108 (ABP-309929-21)

Construction of a porch (3.5m) by enclosing existing ground level undercroft area to front of house and all associated internal, external, site and development works

(i)installation of steel vehicular access gates with stone piers at existing vehicular entrance; (ii) construction of 1.2 metre high wall along extent front (southwestern) boundary; (iii) provision of two pedestrian entrance gates with stone piers; and; (iv) all associated works necessary to facilitate the development

For a single storey rear extension with 1 no. roof light; a two-storey side extension; revised door and window to utility room at ground floor; and including related drainage

Demolition of existing single storey extension and shed to the rear. Construction of new two storey and single storey granny flat extension to the side and rear of existing dwelling to include new rooflight. Construction of new single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling to include new chimney and rooflight. All associated elevational alterations, site drainage and landscaping works