Planning precedent report

Demolition of the Speaker Connolly Public House including the part single part two storey public house, and ancillary stores and structures (c. 411sqm), on a development site of 0.323 Hectares (overall site area 0.332 Ha). The proposed development with a total gross floor area of c. 8,813 sq.m will consist of 85 residential units and associated balconies for all units in one block ranging in height from 5 to 6 storeys in height over round floor and part basement, comprising: 36 One Bed Apartments, 48 Two Bed Apartments, One Studio Apartment. The development will also consist of non-residential uses at ground floor level (c. 596 sq.m), including: 1 no. Public House (c. 143 sq.m), 1 no. Restaurant (c. 169 sq.m) 1 no. Health Care Unit (c. 91.8 sq.m), 1 no. Cafe (c. 55.4 sq.m) 2 no. Micro Enterprise Units (c. 93.6 sq.m and 43.4 sq.m, respectively). The existing basement will be used as a plant room (c. 110.5 sq.m), Vehicular access to the site will be from the existing vehicular access on Ballycullen Avenue, the proposal works include alterations to the existing access and public footpath, including the provision of enhanced pedestrian infrastructure. The development will also consist of the provision of communal open space (c. 653 sq.m) at podium level and related play areas; public open space (c. 300 sq.m) including hard and soft landscaping, internal access road including a vehicular link between Ballycullen Avenue and the Firhouse Shopping Centre, boundary treatment, street furniture, car parking along the internal access road (11 spaces in total including 1 accessible space), below podium car parking (32 no. spaces in total, including 4 accessible spaces); electric vehicle charging points (9 no of spaces); bicycle parking (155 long stay and 58 short stay spaces); ESB substation, piped infrastructural services and connections to existing public services; ducting; plant; waste management provision; SuDS measures including Green/Blue roofs; stormwater management; signage; public lighting; solar panels as well as telecommunications infrastructure including 18 no. antennas enclosed in 9 no. shrouds and 6 no. transmission dishes, together with all associated equipment and all ancillary site development and excavation works above and below ground.

Seabren Developments Limited intend to apply to South Dublin County Council for planning permission at the Speaker Connolly Tavern. The site is bounded by Firhouse Road to the northwest, Ballycullen Avenue to the northeast, Firhouse Shopping Centre and car park to the south and neighbourhood shops to the east of the site. Vehicular access to the site will be from the existing vehicular access on Ballycullen Avenue with the existing right of way to and from the Supervalu Shopping Centre maintained. The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the Speaker Connolly public house including the part single part two storey public house, and ancillary stores and structures (c.411sqm), on a development site of 0.323 Hectares (overall site area 0.332 Ha), and the development of 55 residential units together with commercial uses (gross floor area 7351.4 sq.m.) all in one building ranging in height from 4 to 6 storeys and part basement, comprising: • 17 One Bed Apartments • 38 Two Bed Apartments • 1 no. Public House and Restaurant (c.457.9 sq.m), 1 no. Cafe (c. 72 sq.m) and 1 no. Beauty Salon 27sq.m at ground floor level • 1 no. Medical Centre 144Sq.m and 1 no. Gym 114.8 sq.m at first floor level • Existing basement will be used as a plant room (c.127.6 sq.m). The works include removal of the boundary wall along Ballycullen Avenue, reconfiguration of the existing entrance, access road and public footpath and use of the existing internal access road including the vehicular link between Ballycullen Avenue and the Firhouse Shopping Centre. The development will also consist of the provision of enhanced pedestrian infrastructure, provision of communal open space (c.297 sq.m) at podium level and related play areas, public open space (c.390 )including hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, street furniture, car parking along the internal access road (2 visitor spaces), below podium car parking (25 no. spaces, including 2 accessible spaces and 2 car share spaces), electric vehicle charging points (4. no. of spaces ), bicycle parking (104 long stay, 48 short stay spaces and 4 cargo bike spaces), ESB substation and electrical services area, piped infrastructural services and connections to existing public services, ducting; plant, waste management provision, SuDS measures including Green/Blue roofs, stormwater management, signage; public lighting, solar panels as well as telecommunications infrastructure including 18 No. antennas enclosed in 9 No. shrouds and 6 No. transmission dishes, together with all associated equipment and all ancillary site development and excavation works above and below ground. An Coimisiún Pleanála-322215-25 Condition 10:

Single storey extension to the western side of the pub to extend the public area comprising a retractable canopy with fixed side panels (75sq.m in area); 2 double door entrances and associate site works.

The erection of a lean-to open canopy and associated signage along the north elevation of the Firhouse Shopping Centre.

Attic conversion. Raising of gable end to change roof profile with dormer window to rear for playroom use. Removing chimney at attic location and roof. Associated site works.

Retention of existing 2 storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling and all ancillary site works.