Planning precedent report

Retention consists of the construction of two rooflights in the main roof to the front of the property.

The development seeking permission will consist of the construction of one dormer window in the main roof to the rear, one rooflight in the main roof to the front of the property and one window in the gable (south) elevation.

Retention consists of the construction of a rooflight in the main roof to the front of the property.

Development of 459 dwelling units 294 apts 1,2, 3, bed and studio apts (ranging from 39sq.m to 112sq.m) arranged in 7no. 4 to 6 storey apartment blocks (Blocks A1 to A3, B1to B3 and Block C1) 123 houses 3 and 4 bed terraced and semi-detached 2 and 3 storey houses (ranging from 112sq.m to 137.5sq.m) and 42 2 and 3 bed, 3 storey duplex units (ranging from 78sq.m to 118sq.m) & all associated public open spaces comprising landscaped courtyards and communal amenity spaces and private amenity spaces comprising gardens and terrace/balconies. The proposed apartment blocks are arranged over single level basement. Vehicular access to serve the proposed development will be provided from a proposed new central section of Citywest Avenue including replacement of the existing roundabout with a priority junction within the subject lands with associated tie-links linking to the existing northern section of Citywest Avenue located at the north eastern boundary of the site extending to the existing roundabout on the Citywest Road (N82) and the existing / under construction southern section of Citywest Avenue within Cuil Duin development (Reg Ref SD15A/0095) to the west 3no additional vehicular access points are proposed including 1 to connect to the permitted Cuil Duin development (Reg Ref SD15A/0095) to the west 1no connecting to the permitted development to the east (Reg Ref SD16A/0210) 1 connecting to the permitted development to the south east (SD16A/0078). The Current application includes a temporary pedestrian link to Fortunestown Luas Stop at the south eastern corner of the site which will be operational until such time as a permanent link is provided via the permitted development to the east (Reg Ref SD16A/0210). Permission is also sought for a crèche facility of 327sq.m with associated external play area of 275sq.m within Block B3, a resident's communal room of 127sq.m within Block B1, 482 car parking spaces including 130 car parking spaces at basement level below Blocks A1 to A3 and 352 surface level car parking spaces, 588 bicycle parking spaces, bin storage areas, ESB substations, public lighting, boundary treatments, surface water infrastructure and all associated site development and infrastructure works.

Erection of a new external car wash structure (64sq.m) at the south east corner of the existing building, including for all associated site works, excavations, pumps, drainage, kerbing and landscaping.

Changes of use within parts only of the existing building from storage and production to: (a) use of an area as a marketing suite/showroom (380sq.m ground floor together with an 80sq.m first floor mezzanine extension); (b) automotive academy and training area (925sq.m); (c) construction of additional ancillary office/welfare accommodation (467sq.m) at ground and first floor; (d) two storey briese soleil/sun shade structure to the south elevation; (e) additional windows and glazed screens on all elevations; (f) new single storey hand wash valet structure (146sq.m) on south elevation; (g) new wall mounted signage to west and south elevation; (h) 14 new car parking spaces (previously approved) and 25 new electric car charging points; (i) revisions to existing hard and soft landscaping to accommodate the development; (j) new ramped and stepped access with external terrace to form new entrance area with canopy at existing exit on west elevation; (k) existing 8 metre high water sprinkler tank to be replaced with 11 metre high water sprinkler tank. It is intended that the majority of the premises (6926sq.m) will continue in use for storage and distribution with ancillary office use continuing also.