Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development comprising amendments to the permitted Strategic Housing Development Ref. ABP-311411-21 on a site of 0.483 ha at a site ‘Baker’s Hall’, (formally known as Baker’s Corner), Rochestown Avenue and Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The proposed development comprising amendments to the permitted Strategic Housing Development consists of: • A 4 storey over ground extension of c. 436 sqm to the rear / courtyard elevation of Block A to provide for an additional 12 no. student accommodation units. • The reconfiguration of permitted internal circulation and communal amenity spaces to provide for 10 no. additional student accommodation units within Block A. •The internalisation of an overhanging roof canopy on the roof terrace of Block A to provide 2 no. additional student accommodation units. • The total number of additional student accommodation units proposed is 24 no. providing a total of 300 no. units on site. 276 units are permitted on site. The proposed development amendment works to Block A also comprise of the:- • Removal of the permitted building overhang at 5th floor level of Block A. • Relocation of a switch room and substation to the north-eastern corner of Block A. • Provision of additional window and escape door to permitted licenced premises on northern elevation. • Amendment of the permitted entrance to provide for a recessed entrance arrangement to the permitted licenced premises in Block A. • Omission of the roof terrace to the south of Block A, and the increase in size of the permitted roof terrace to the east of Block A from c. 60sqm to c. 95sqm. • Minor amendment of fenestration at 1st-5th floor level on the southern elevation of Block A to accommodate proposed internal rooms. • Additional plant space within permitted commercial units in Block A with a reduction in net internal floor space. • Omission of louvred plant screen on roof level of Block A. • Changes to the materials of the permitted elevations of Block A. • Changes to the permitted development signage on elevations to Block A. The proposed development amendment works to Block B also comprise of the:- • Reduction in size of the screened roof-top terrace area to Block B (from 450 sqm to 150 sqm). • Reduction in height of stair core and lift shaft to western stair core of Block B. • Relocation of the permitted bike shelter to the east elevation of Block B. The number of bicycle parking spaces remains unchanged. • Minor elevation alterations to eastern and western elevations of Block B to account for relocation of permitted internal building services. • Additional plant space within permitted commercial unit in Block B with a reduction in net internal floor space. • Changes to the materials of the permitted elevations of Block B. The proposed amendments to the development will also include a minor increase to the overall height of both permitted blocks (of c. 550 mm) due to building structure design; as well as minor changes to the scheme as agreed at compliance stage including inter alia the reconfiguration of the central open space area to provide for 30 no. car park spaces (unchanged from agreed compliance); and all associated elevational changes, site development and landscape treatment works necessary to facilitate the proposed development and consequent amendments proposed. www.bakershalllrd.ie

Permission for a strategic housing development for student accommodation shall provide for 276no. bedspaces with associated facilities, a public house, 2no. commercial units and ESB Substation. The development will include the following: Demolition of existing Bakers Corner Public House approximately 1,378sqm Construction of a replacement public house of approximately 292.4sqm at the Kill Avenue Frontage with adjoining ESB substation (14.4sqm) and switch room (7sqm) Construction of a student accommodation development with an overall gross floor area of approx. 8,677 sqm (internal) in two blocks of 5 to 6 storeys (Bakers Corner Building – Building A) and 4 to 6 storeys (Main Student Accommodation Building – Building B). The development will provide for a total of 276 student bed spaces grouped into 38 no. clusters of six, seven and eight bedrooms with associated kitchen/dining/living areas Ancillary student support facilities are also proposed at ground floor level of the main student accommodation building (Building B), including: a common room/reception (169.2sqm), management office (16.2sqm), administration space (21.3sqm), Post/Comms area (15.4sqm) meeting room (41.6 sqm), store (18.6 sqm), canteen (22.5 sqm), Toilets and Shower Room (38.9 sqm), laundry (27.3 sqm), cinema room (43 sqm), gym (28.3 sqm), and break out space (45 sqm); and at fifth floor level 2no. communal lounges (27.5 sqm and 46.8 sqm(including Kitchenette)); totaling approx. 843.1 sqm. New Public/Urban Square with pedestrian routes, public seating, landscaped spaces and outdoor seating associated with commercial uses; The provision of communal lounges (12.2sqm each) on floors 1 to 4 of the Bakers Corner Building (Building A). The provision of 2no. commercial units (approx. 127.5 sqm and 273.3sqm) at the ground floor level fronting Rochestown Avenue in the Student Accommodation Building (‘Building B’) and the Bakers Corner Building (‘Building A’) respectively. The realignment of the existing car parking spaces to provide 34 no. car parking spaces (including 3 no. Accessible car parking spaces), 1 no. loading bay and 330 no. bicycle parking spaces at surface level and in secure stacked cycle parking store. Waste management area (24.8sqm) and plant room (60.9sqm) at ground floor level. Alterations to the existing vehicular and pedestrian entrances from Rochestown Avenue including the provision of a formalised pedestrian route, and the creation of a new pedestrian and cyclist entrance via Kill Avenue. Associated site and infrastructural works including the provision for water services, foul and surface water drainage and connections; attenuation proposals; permeable paving; all landscaping works including the provision of 3 no. roof terraces at fifth floor level (approx. 451 sqm, 150sqm and 60sqm sqm respectively); green roofs (97sqm and 142sqm), boundary treatments, electrical services and all associated site works. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the relevant development 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. The application, may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of An Bord Pleanála and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.bakerscornershd.ie