ABP31244722/E

Description

Permission for a Strategic Housing Development proposed for development in this application are bounded by the N11, No.1 Grange Cottage and the permitted SHD ABP-305345-19 development under construction. The proposed ‘Built to Rent’ residential development shall provide for 102 no. units with associated facilities, and ESB Substation. The development will include the following: 1 no. residential block, Block L, comprising a development with a footprint of approx. 0.26ha which represents Phase 1 of the masterplan development envisaged for this overall site. The Block comprises a series of pavilions over basement ranging in height from 5 to 7 to 10 storeys addressing the N11. A total of 102 no. ‘Build to Rent’ residential units (3 no. studios, 79 no. 1 beds, 20 no. 2 beds) are proposed, all with balconies and/or terraces. 36 no. car parking spaces are provided at basement level of Block L to serve the development accessed via ramp to adjoining basement of the permitted SHD development, with a total of 125 no. spaces for the overall Masterplan site. A total of 207 no. bicycle spaces are proposed for Block L with 175 no. spaces located at basement level and 32 no. surface spaces. A satellite bin store (17.3 sqm) is located in the basement of Block L. The main waste management facility for the overall scheme is located at basement level adjacent to the main core (block H). The application will also comprise a new ESB Substation(permitted block Q) and landscaping works to link Phase 1 to the permitted scheme and provide a permanent pedestrian link to the N11. Each new residential unit has an associated area of private open space in the form of a terrace/balcony. Open Space (approx. 1,318.1 sq m) is proposed in the form of (a) primary open space (695.5 sq m) which includes a central garden of 562.2 sq m, and (b) perimeter open space (623.6 sq m). A large residents lounge ( approx. 92.1 sq m) is proposed at garden level with direct access to the central garden. Additional residential amenity space (approx. 961.5 sq m) is also located at basement level under the entrance lobby accessed through block H’s core. A new pedestrian connection between Block L and No. 1 Grange Cottage is proposed which will traverse the permitted SHD development and link the N11 with Leopardstown Oak Park. Vehicular Access to the development remains as permitted under SHD ABP-305345-19 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; green roofs; boundary treatment; internal roads and footpaths; and electrical services. 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.

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Lands at The Grange, Brewery Road/Stillorgan Road, Stillorgan, Blackrock, Co. Dublin