Planning precedent report

On a site bound by Belgard Road (R113) to the east, Belgard Square North to the North, Belgard Square East to the west and Clarity House to the south, demolition of all existing structures on site (with a combined gross floor area of c. 3625sq.m); The construction of a mixed-use residential development set out in 3 blocks including a podium over a basement, ranging in height from 2 to 13 storeys (with core access above to roof terrace), comprising 334 residential units of which 118 will be Build to Rent (BTR) residential units, with associated amenities and facilities across the development; 4 retail/café/restaurant units and 3 commercial spaces associated with the 3 live-work units (723sq.m combined); Childcare facility (144sq.m); 670 bicycle parking spaces including 186 visitor spaces; 117 car parking spaces (including 6 disabled spaces) are provided at ground floor and basement level; Communal space in the form of residential courtyards and roof terraces; Public open space provision including Homezone/tertiary route along the south of the site between Belgard Rd and Belgard Square East; The overall development has a Gross Floor Area of 29,784 sq.m; Of the total 334 residential units proposed, unit types comprise Block A (Build-to-Rent), 91 one bed units; 1 two bed 3 person units; 26 two bed 4 person units; Blocks B & C, 2 live-work studio units; 102 one bed units; 12 two bed 3 person units; 88 two bed 4 person units including 5 duplex units; 1 two bed 4 person live-work unit; 11 three bed units; A portion of the proposed residential development is a 'Build to Rent' scheme in accordance with Specific Planning Policy 7 and 8 as set out in the 'Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments (December 2020); All associated works, plant, services, utilities, telecommunications infrastructure, PV panels and site hoarding during construction; A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies this application; The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the relevant development plan or local area plan; The application contains a statement indicating why permission should be granted for the proposed development, having regard to a consideration specified in Section 37(2)(b) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, notwithstanding that the proposed development materially contravenes a relevant development plan or local area plan other than in relation to the zoning of the land.

Sliding steel entrance gate to the main entrance; partial demolition of a section of existing boundary wall; construction of new site entrance piers and the extension of the existing perimeter railings to meet the new piers; 2 new bicycle shelters and all associated site development works.

Renovation and modifications to the original building including a change of use to office, training and distribution centre; proposed changes to the existing internal layout; internal fire stair location moved; extended mezzanine area, additional new toilets; external windows and modifications to the roller door on the rear elevation; new signage to the front elevation and all ancillary works.

Amendments to previously granted permission (SD20A/0017) comprising of alterations to façade; installation of roof lights and PV panels.

Works to the existing roof including installation of 173sq.m of solar pv panels; the erection of a new guardrail on the existing parapet to the perimeter of the roof; alteration to a portion of the existing roof from a pitched roof to a flat roof, installation of roof access hatches and all associated site development works.

The development consists the installation of 2no. new water tanks and an associated enclosure to the north of the existing office building, the relocation of a previously granted bicycle shelter under planning reference SD21A/0123, from the east of the site to the south-west, and all associated site works at PM Group, Kearney House, Belgard Square, Dublin, D24 XFW2.