Permission for a strategic housing development consisting of the demolition of all existing structures on site and the construction of a residential development comprising of 122 no. apartment units (1 no. studio, 57 no. one beds, 58 no. two beds, and 6 no. three beds) within 2 no. blocks (ranging in height from 4-7 storeys over basement), all of which will be provided as follows: Block A containing a total of 58 no. apartments comprising of 31 no. one beds, and 27 no. two beds, in a building 4-5 storeys over basement in height, and all apartments provided with private balconies/terraces; and, Block B containing a total of 64 no. apartments comprising of 1 no. studio, 26 no. one beds, 31 no. two beds, and 6 no. three beds, in a building 5-7 storeys over basement in height, and all apartments provided with private balconies/terraces. The development also includes the construction of a basement providing 122 no. car parking spaces, 246 no. bicycle spaces, 5 no. motorcycle spaces, and a plant room and bin stores. The proposal also incorporates 24 no. bicycle spaces at surface level; 1 no. ESB sub-station; public lighting; boundary treatments; landscaping including play equipment; upgrades to public realm including works to existing road and footpath; future pedestrian access indicated at boundary with Dalguise lands subject to agreement; and all associated engineering and site works necessary to facilitate the development. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022 and the Dún Laoghaire Urban Framework 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. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. The application together with a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) 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 Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.monkstownshd.ie