3484/22

The development proposes the demolition of the existing 2 storey building on site (approx. 1020.5 sq.m GFA), amendments to the quantum of existing car parking, removal of existing substation on Philipsburgh Avenue, and the construction of 49 no. new residential apartment units (49 no. 1 bed units) in 2 no. apartment buildings, 1 no. 2-4 storey (Building A fronting Philipsburgh Avenue) and 1 no. 2-4 storey (Building B rear block). Building A provides 22 no. 1 bed apartment units and Building B provides 27 no. 1 bed apartment units. All units are intended to provide housing for an elderly population. The development also proposes approx. 410 sq.m of communal open space, balconies/terraces associated with individual apartment units, associated secure bicycle parking, car parking (4 no of spaces) and bin storage, ESB Substation, hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of approx 2681 sq.m. Access to the development will be via the existing access point along Philipsburgh Avenue. Access to adjacent golf club lands is maintained via the provision of vehicular/pedestrian gates in the south east corner of the site. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared and submitted with this Planning Application.