SD24A/0084W
Permission for development at 39 Woodside Drive, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. The site is located within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (lime kiln, ref. 315). The development will consist of:- •Demolition of existing dwelling and tennis court; •Construction of 2 no. apartment buildings set around landscaped open space. The northern building (Block A) has a height of 4-storey over basement. The southern building (Blocks B & C) has a height of 4 to 5-storey over basement. The proposed buildings will accommodate 52 no. apartments comprising 38 no. 2-bedroom and 14 no. 3 bedroom units, all with associated balconies/terraces. The basement will accommodate 58 no. car parking spaces, refuse store, plant room and apartment storage area. The development will include: • Vehicular and pedestrian access from Woodside Drive via a revised entrance arrangement; • Ramped vehicular access to the basement; • Cycle parking, landscaped open spaces and boundary treatments; • Construction of a foul drain to connect to the existing sewer at Woodside Drive/Hillside Drive; • Construction of a surface water drain to connect to the existing sewer at Woodside estate (located within the boundary of South Dublin County Council); • Associated site works and services. The application is submitted to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and South Dublin County Council.
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development, specifically the construction of a surface water drain connection within the South Dublin County Council jurisdiction, is compatible with the 'OS' (Open Space) zoning objective as a 'Public Service' use and is considered appropriate as it will not adversely affect the residential or visual amenities of the area, nor increase flood risk, provided standard planning conditions are met.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed drainage works within the SDCC administrative area are consistent with the 'Open Space' zoning objective and are acceptable as a 'Public Service' use.
- The surface water management strategy, utilizing attenuation and SUDS measures, is robust and ensures no increased flood risk to the Woodside Estate or surrounding properties.
- Environmental and community impacts during the construction phase can be appropriately managed via a project-specific CEMP and the appointment of a Public Liaison Officer.