# Planning application D08A/0190

> Knockcree, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (14 Apr 2008).

- **Reference:** D08A/0190
- **Address:** Knockcree, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18
- **Status:** Granted (14 Apr 2008)
- **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION & REFUSE PERMISSION
- **Application type:** Permission
- **Applicant:** Michael Keavney & Brigid Keavney
- **Lodged:** 19 Feb 2008
- **Decided:** 14 Apr 2008
- **Appeal (An Coimisiún Pleanála):** PL06D.229135, GRANT PERMISSION & REFUSE PERMISSION
- **Appeal decided:** 17 Dec 2008
- **Location (lat, lng):** 53.25032, -6.177174

## Proposal

Revisions to a previously permitted development (ABP Ref. PL06D.223921) comprising the construction of 77 no. apartment units over single basement (3,503sqm) in lieu of permitted 64 no. apartment units over single basement (3,492sqm). The revised breakdown of units will consist overall of 9 no. 1-bed units; 36 no. 2-bed units; 16 no. 2-bed duplex units; and 16 no. 3 bed units. Revised layout and reconfiguring of Block A to include an additional set back sixth storey to provide a six / storey part five storey apartment block over basement to replace the five, part five and a half storey apartment block. The revisions will consist of 31 no. new units in lieu of the 20 no. units granted under the parent permission. Revised Block A will now consist of 9 no. 1-bed units; 16 no. 2-bed units; 6 no. 3-bed units. The block also contains balconies/terraces serving each individual unit on the north-west and south-east elevation. Revised layout and reconfiguring of Block D to consist of a stepped four storey apartment block of 16 no. two bed duplex units in lieu of the permitted 14 no. units granted under the parent permission. The revised block also contains balconies/terraces serving each individual unit on the south-east elevation. No changes are proposed to Block B. Relocation of Block B some 1.6m to the north-west. No other changes are proposed to Block C. The revised apartment development will be served by 99 car parking spaces and 110 cycle parking spaces within a single and revised basement car park of 3,503sqm under blocks A, B, C and D. A minor alteration to the location of the access ramp into the basement under Block A is also proposed as a result of the revisions to Block A. Permission is also sought for all minor amendments to the site development works, landscaping works and other infrastructure required to service the development.

## In plain English

Revises a permitted apartment scheme at Knockcree, Glenamuck Road, from 64 to 77 apartments.

- **77** apartments
- **99** car parking spaces
- **110** bicycle spaces
- **6** storeys max

### What's planned

Changes to the scheme permitted under ABP Ref. PL06D.223921.

### Residential

Apartments increase from **64** to **77** (**9** one-bed, **36** two-bed, **16** two-bed two-level, **16** three-bed). Block A gains a sixth storey and Block D becomes a stepped four-storey block.

### Transport

**99** car and **110** bicycle spaces in a **3,503** sq.m basement.

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## Conditions

### Condition 1

The development to be carried out in its entirety in accordance with the plans, particulars and specifications lodged with the application, save as may be required by the other conditions attached hereto.
REASON: To ensure that the development shall be in accordance with the permission and that effective control be maintained.

### Condition 2

Prior to commencement of development, the developer shall comply with the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Housing Strategy, drawn up in accordance with Part V, Section 96(4) of the Planning & Development Act, 2000, as amended by Section 3 of the Planning & Development (Amendment) Act, 2002, and in accordance with agreement to be reached with the County Council Housing Department unless the developer shall have applied for and been granted an exemption certificate under Section 97 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended.
REASON: To comply with the County Council Housing Strategy & Part V of the Planning & Development Act, 2000, as amended by Section 3 of the Planning & Development (Amendment) Act, 2002.

### Condition 7

This development shall not be carried out without prior agreement, in writing, between the Applicant and the Planning Authority relating to the payment of development contributions.
REASON: Investment by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in Local Authority works has facilitated and will facilitate the proposed development. It is considered appropriate and reasonable that the developer should contribute to the cost of same.

### Condition 3

The developer shall, prior to commencement, or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €8,061.30, with any outstanding balance being updated at the 1st of January each year during the life of the scheme in accordance with annual changes in the Wholesale Price Index - Building and Construction (Capital Goods) published by the Central Statistics Office, to the Planning Authority as a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Planning Authority in respect of the provision of the water and drainage public infrastructure and facilities benefiting development in the area of the Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme made by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 21/01/2004 under Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000.   This sum refers solely to the additional two units granted under this permission, and is in addition to any outstanding financial contributions due on foot of Planning Register Ref. D07A/0014 (An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL06D.223921).
REASON:  It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribition be required in respect of the provision of the water and drainage public infrastructure and facilities benefitting development in the area of the planning authority and that is provided, or that is intended will be provided, by or on behalf of the local authority.

### Condition 4

The developer shall, prior to commencement, or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €11,298.54, with any outstanding balance being updated at the 1st of January each year during the life of the scheme in accordance with annual changes in the Wholesale Price Index - Building and Construction (Capital Goods) published by the Central Statistics Office, to the Planning Authority as a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Planning Authority in respect of the provision of the roads public infrastructure and facilities benefiting development in the area of the Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme made by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 21/01/2004 under Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000.   This sum refers solely to the additional two units granted under this permission, and is in addition to any outstanding financial contributions due on foot of Planning Register Ref. D07A/0014 (An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL06D.223921).
REASON:  It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribition be required in respect of the provision of the roads public infrastructure and facilities benefitting development in the area of the planning authority and that is provided, or that is intended will be provided, by or on behalf of the local authority.

### Condition 5

The developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €9,595.94, with any outstanding balance being updated at the 1st of January each year during the life of the scheme in accordance with annual changes in the Wholesale Price Index - Building and Construction (Capital Goods) published by the Central Statistics Office, to the Planning Authority as a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Planning Authority in respect of the provision of the parks and community public infrastructure and facilities benefiting development in the area of the Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme made by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 21/01/2004 under Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000.   This sum refers solely to the additional two units granted under this permission, and is in addition to any outstanding financial contributions due on foot of Planning Register Ref. D07A/0014 (An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL06D.223921).
REASON:  It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribition be required in respect of the provision of the parks and community public infrastructure and facilities benefitting development in the area of the planning authority and that is provided, or that is intended will be provided, by or on behalf of the local authority.

### Condition 6

The financial contribution to be paid on foot of Planning Permission Register Reference D07A/0014 (An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL06D.223921) towards the cost of the extension of LUAS Line B from Sandyford Depot to Cherrywood, namely LUAS Line B1.   This contribution to be paid prior to commencement of development or in such other manner as may otherwise be agreed with the planning authority.  The rate of contribution payable shall be that pertaining to the particular year in which implementation of the planning permission is commenced.  The Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme provides for an annual increase in the levels of contribution payable, as outlined in the scheme by a factor of 5% compound interest per annum.  The levels of contribution will be reviewed annually on the 13th January of each year during which the scheme is in force to take account of the aforementioned increase.
REASON:  To part-finance the extension of the LUAS Line B1 from Sandyford Depot to Cherrywood, as provided for in the Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme adopted by the Council of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown on 13th January 2003.

### Condition 8

Save for 'revisions to Blocks C and D' granted on foot of this permission, the development shall otherwise be constructed in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of D07a/0014 and An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL06D.223921, save as may be required by the other conditions attached hereto.
REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 9

The balconies provided for the two-bed duplex units in Block D are labelled 7.5 sq-m.  However the area of the balconies appears to be 6.2 sq-m.  The Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for Apartments 2007 Guidelines requires balconies for two bed units to be 7 sq-m.  In this regard, prior to the commencement of development the applicant shall submit revised drawings showing the balconies in Block D in compliance with the Guidelines.

REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

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## Links

- [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D08A-0190)
- [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/48304)
- [All Cherrywood applications](https://cherrywoodplans.com/applications.md)

_Source: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council planning data, refreshed daily. CherrywoodPlans is an independent site, not run by the council._