Permission for a strategic housing development at this site of c. 0.7 ha. The development will consist of 207 build to rent residential apartment units within 3 no. apartment blocks and as follows; 48 No. studio, 103 No. 1 bed, 55 No. 2 bed, 1 No. 3 bed. All residential units provided with private balconies/terraces to the north/south/east and west elevations. Creche 306 sqm. Residential amenity spaces 415 sqm. Height ranging from 6 to 10 storeys (over basement). A public pocket park on the corner of Carmanhall Road and Ravens Rock Road and landscaped communal space int he central courtyard. Provision of new vehicular entrance from Ravens Rock Road and egress to Carmanhall Road. Provision of pedestrian and cycle connections. Demolition of two light industry/office structures (total 1,613.49 sqm). 79 Parking spaces and 288 cycle spaces at ground floor/under croft and basement car park levels. Plant and telecoms mitigation structures at roof level. The development also includes 2 no. ESB substations, lighting, plant, storage, site drainage works and all ancillary site development works above and below ground. 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 including 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. An Environmental Assessment Report has been prepared in respect of the proposed development