D06A/0557

The development comprises of 77 apartments and duplex residential units located in 3 No. 2- 5 storey blocks grouped around terraced landscaped gardens with underground parking for 126 cars and surface parking for 13 cars. Block 1 is 2 storey with set back penthouse over and comprises of 28 apartments and 6 penthouses in 4 separate residences each with its own entrance staircase and lift. Block 2 is 3 and part 4 storey with set back penthouses over and comprises of 14 apartments with 3 set back penthouses over in 2 residences each with its own entrance, staircase and lift and 4 duplexes and 3 apartments with direct access at ground floor, Block 3 is 3 storey with set back penthouses over and comprises of 13 apartments and set back penthouses in 2 residences each with its own entrance, staircase and lift and 4 duplex units with direct access at ground floor. The existing houses "Cartref" and "Ards" and associated outhouses are to be demolished. The combined lands of these houses form the site. Access to the developments is form the Old Bray Road through Cartref. Vehicular circulation within the development is restricted to facilitate temporary parking and emergency vehicle access at entrances to residences. Resident's car parking is accessed by a spiral ramp to car parking areas to be provided under the central terraced gardens. Visitor car parking is at surface level. Pedestrian access to Old Bray Road is via a footpath through the gardens to each of the residences within the scheme. Each unit has an area of private open space with a balcony, terrace or rear garden with direct access. The development is partially located within site of Archaeological interest.