Planning precedent report

The proposed development comprises amendments to a Strategic Housing Development scheme permitted under ABP Ref. ABP-308088-20. consisting of modifications to the previously permitted development (ABP Ref. ABP- 308088-20), comprising: replacement of 2 one bedroom unit with 1 two bedroom unit and an entrance lobby / concierge at ground floor level within permitted Block C; replacement of 3 three bedroom units with 3 two bedroom units and additional residential amenity spaces at first, third and fifth floor levels within permitted Block C; replacement of 2 two bedroom units with 2 one bedroom units and additional residential amenity spaces at ground and third floor levels within permitted Block D; and the provision of an enlarged stretcher lift through all floor levels of permitted Blocks C and D. The total number of residential units proposed will decrease from 224 to 223 as a result of the proposed amendments; The proposed development will also consist of: amendments to the permitted car parking areas at basement levels resulting in a total loss of 29 car parking spaces (151 car parking spaces are provided in total at basement level); the provision of c. 275sq.m of residential amenity space (incl. reception, office, staff amenities, multi-purpose spaces, meeting rooms and lobbies) at basement level of permitted Block C and D; minor elevation amendments to permitted Block D; the provision of a new external stair well to the eastern elevation of permitted Block D providing access from the ground floor level to the basement level; reduction of the roofed area above the basement ramp of permitted Block A and B; the provision of sprinkler tank rooms, landlord plants, comms room and attenuation tanks at basement level of permitted Blocks A, B, C and D; the provision of PV solar panel at all roof levels; amendments to hard and soft landscaping areas; and all associated site excavation and development works above and below ground.

Cairn Homes Properties Limited intends to apply for planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising amendments to a previously permitted Strategic Housing Development (SHD) (An Coimisiún Pleanála Reg. Ref. ABP-308088-20), as amended by SDCC Reg. Ref. SD22A/0357, at Garters Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin. The development will comprise the provision of a new single storey ESB substation with associated switch room (21.5 sq m total with maximum height of c. 3.4m to the top of the parapet) to the north east of permitted Block B, associated minor revisions to soft landscaping and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

224 apartment units arranged in 4 blocks and all associated public open spaces, communal amenity spaces and private amenity spaces comprising terraces/balconies. The proposed blocks are arranged over 2 single level basements (accessed via 2 vehicular ramps to east of the site) and comprise 5 to 6 storey blocks with an 8 storey element as part of Block A. Vehicular access to serve the proposed development will be provided via a new access at Garters Lane and will also provide access to lands to the east (development permitted under ABP ref PL06S.305563). Permission is also sought for 191 car parking spaces (180 at basement level and 11 at surface level); 470 bicycle parking spaces (290 at basement level at 180 at surface level); 1 ESB substation; 1 cycle store, hard and soft landscaping, pedestrian and cycle links, boundary treatments, public lighting, bin storage areas at basement, surface water drainage infrastructure and attenuation tanks, and all associated site development and infrastructure works.

224 apartment units arranged in 4 blocks and all associated public open spaces, communal amenity spaces and private amenity spaces comprising terraces/balconies. The proposed blocks are arranged over 2 single level basements (accessed via 2 vehicular ramps to east of the site) and comprise 5 to 6 storey blocks with an 8 storey element as part of Block A. Vehicular access to serve the proposed development will be provided via a new access at Garters Lane and will also provide access to lands to the east (development permitted under ABP ref PL06S.305563). Permission is also sought for 191 car parking spaces (180 at basement level and 11 at surface level); 470 bicycle parking spaces (290 at basement level at 180 at surface level); 1 ESB substation; 1 cycle store, hard and soft landscaping, pedestrian and cycle links, boundary treatments, public lighting, bin storage areas at basement, surface water drainage infrastructure and attenuation tanks, and all associated site development and infrastructure works.

Replacement of non-original PVC windows with timber sash windows with thermally efficient slim-line double glazing in the protected structure and ancillary landscaping; retention of single storey pavilion incorporating open plan kitchen / dining / living room to rear of the house and minor internal alterations for senior parental accommodation and permission for alterations to elevational treatment of pavilion and garage.

Retention of the change of use of 32 apartments from short term tourist accommodation to residential use; associated internal works at ground level to convert fourteen 2 bedroom apartments to fourteen 1 bedroom apartments, including provision of study rooms and increased storage space together with works to provide increased storage space to two apartments; associated internal works at first and second floor (mezzanine) levels to provide enlarged bedrooms, new study rooms and increased storage space to sixteen apartments; associated works in increase the size of fourteen balconies on the southern facade of the building; retention of vehicular access to the development from Church Road via the laneway to the south of the site; associated ground level site and landscaping works including the provision of new or enlarged gardens to the ground floor apartments, reduction in the number of parking spaces from 38 to 29 spaces, removal of associated hard surfacing and the provision of communal open space measuring 711sq.m including a children's play area, cycle parking for up to 32 bicycle and hard and soft landscaping.