The demolition of existing derelict sheds. The construction of a three-storey flat roofed apartment block, consisting of a total of 8 no. apartments, 4 no. one-bedroom apartments at ground floor level, and 4 no. two-bedroom duplex apartments over first and second floor level with private roof terraces at second floor level. Associated ancillary site landscaping works, including the provision of a bike store with parking for 16 no. bicycles. Pedestrian access to the site is via a laneway from the junction of Richmond Road, Fairview Strand and Ballybough Road.

The proposed development consists of the replacement of the existing illuminated advertising sign (6.20m high by 2.00m wide by 600mm deep) at first and second floor level at 53 Donnybrook Road, Dublin 4 to an LED digital display sign (3.70m high by 2.00 wide by 150mm deep) which will carry a series of alternating static advertisement (6 per minute). If granted, the permission would be on the basis of decommissioning in line with the outdoor advertising policy of Dublin City Council, outdoor signage located at 9 Millmount Terrace, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 and 3 Phillipsburgh Avenue, Fairview, Dublin 3.

PERMISSION: The development proposes the demolition of the existing 2 storey building on site (approx. 1020.5 sq.m GFA), amendments to the quantum of existing car parking, removal of existing substation on Philipsburgh Avenue, and the construction of 48 no. new residential apartment units ( 48 no. 1 bed units) in 2 no. apartment building, consisting of 1 no. 2-4 storey building (Building A fronting Philipsburgh Avenue) and 1 no. 2-4 storey (Building B rear block). Building A provides 22 no. 1 bed apartment units and Building B provides 26 no. 1 bed apartment units. All units are intended to provide housing for independent living for older residents (60 years plus). An office room (7.2 sq.m), communal room (34.2 sq.m) and Kitchenette/WC (10.5 sq.m) associated with the apartment units will be provided. The development also proposes approx. 372.8 sq.m of communal open space, balconies/ terraces associated with individual apartment units, associated secure bicycle parking, car parking (4 no of spaces) and bin storage, ESB Substation, hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of approx 2681 sq.m Access to the development will be via the existing access point along Philipsburg Avenue, which will be upgraded to provide enhanced pedestrian/vehicular access. Access to adjacent pitch and putt club lands is maintained via the provision of vehicular/pedestrian gates in the south east corner of the site. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared and submitted with this Planning Application.

The proposed development will consist of the construction of a new vehicular entrance with front boundary alterations and footpath dishing to the front of the existing property.