Planning precedent report

Demolition of the fire damaged, derelict structure and construction of 4 2-bed apartments at 2 storeys in the same general location as the derelict structure with minor modifications to the existing boundaries including parking to the front of the site and associated site development works.

Construction of two cable interface masts and associated works, the laying of underground cable through existing ducting through Citywest Avenue to the existing Citywest 110kV substation and the removal of two double circuit intermediate towers and two single circuit end masts.

The development will consist of: I. 384 residential units with a cumulative gross floor area of 33,190.15 sq.m comprising: a) 122. houses, consisting of 28 two-bed units, 83 three-bed units and 11 four-bed units, ranging in height from 2-3 storeys. b) 84 duplex units, consisting of 48 one-bedroom units and 36 three-bedroom units, ranging in height from 2-3 storeys. c) 178 apartments consisting of 43 one bedroom units and 135 two-bedroom units, ranging in height from 5-7 storeys. II. tenant amenity floorspace with a gross floor area of 139 sq.m. III. 1.49 ha of public open space including a public plaza and 0.15 ha of communal amenity space; IV. the provision of a childcare facility with a gross floor area of 239 sq.m and associated play area; V. the provision of 361 car parking spaces, including 10 disabled parking spaces and 16 reserved for visitor parking and 3 reserved for creche staff. VI. the provision of 734 bicycle parking spaces, including 472 residents bicycle parking spaces and 262 visitor cycle spaces. VII. vehicular access is proposed via 3 access points including the existing Kingswood roundabout on Citywest Avenue to the north, The Walk to the west and from the park and ride access road at the eastern end of the site. Dedicated pedestrian/cyclist links are proposed throughout the site. VIII. ESB substation, 3 x ESB kiosks, rooftop solar photovoltaics, landscaping and all ancillary site and development works.

Retention Permission for ground floor front and rear extensions with pitched roof.

Retention/change of use for existing development and shed/outbuilding; the development was originally built for residential purposes but is currently being used as a childcare facility.

Construction of a single storey, two bedroom extension to rear and to include associated site works.