Permission for a strategic housing development, which will have a Gross Floor Area of 49,342 sqm m will principally consist of: the demolition of the existing structures on site and the provision of a Build-to-Rent residential development comprising 564 No. apartments (46 No. studio apartments, 205 No. one bed apartments, 295 No. two bed apartments and 18 No. three bed apartments) in 6 No. blocks as follows: Block A (144 No. apartments) is part 10 to part 11 No. storeys over basement; Block B (68 No. apartments) is 8 No. storeys over basement; Block C (33 No. apartments) is 5 No. storeys over lower ground; Block D (103 No. apartments) is part 16 to part 17 No. storeys over lower ground; Block E (48 No. apartments) is 10 No. storeys over semi-basement; and Block F (168 No. apartments) is 14 No. storeys over semi basement. The development provides resident amenity spaces (1,095 sqm) in Blocks A, C and D including concierge, gymnasium, lounges, games room and a panoramic function room at Roof Level of Block D; a creche (354 sqm); café (141 sqm); a pedestrian thoroughfare from Carmanhall Road to Blackthorn Drive also connecting into the boulevard at Rockbrook to the west; principal vehicular access off Carmanhall Road with servicing and bicycle access also provided off Blackthorn Drive; 285 No. car parking spaces (254 No. at basement level and 31 No. at ground level); 21 No. motorcycle spaces; set-down areas; bicycle parking; bin storage; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; lighting; plant; ESB substations and switchrooms; sedum roofs; and all other associated site works above and below ground. 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.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. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. The application together with an Environmental Impact Assessment Report 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.sandyfordcentralshd.ie.