# Planning application DZ20A/0073

> At a site of c. 5.295 hectares, Beech Park, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (30 Jun 2020).

- **Reference:** DZ20A/0073
- **Address:** At a site of c. 5.295 hectares, Beech Park, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin
- **Status:** Granted (30 Jun 2020)
- **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION
- **Application type:** Permission (SDZ)
- **Applicant:** O' Flynn Construction (Cabinteely) Limited
- **Lodged:** 5 Jun 2020
- **Decided:** 30 Jun 2020
- **Location (lat, lng):** 53.253727, -6.145632

## Proposal

The reconfiguration of Apartment Blocks A, B and C, comprising; amendments to the internal layout of the 65 No. permitted apartments including alteration to the permitted one-bedroom apartment at undercroft level, the provision of associated alterations to the facade designs and treatments, circulation areas and lift cores; amendments to the permitted stairs providing access to undercroft level on the eastern side of the permitted blocks; provision of 3 No. additional vents at ground floor level to the eastern side of the permitted blocks providing ventilation to undercroft area; amendments to the permitted landscape areas including the provision of post boxes; and all other associated site excavation, and infrastructural and site development works above and below ground. (Due to the reconfiguration of part of the permitted building, the proposed development will result in the provision of 55 No. two-bedroom apartments and 10 No. one-bedroom apartments. (54 No. two-bedroom apartments and 9 No. one-bed apartments are permitted under Application Reg. Ref. D15A/0385 (An Bord Pleanála Ref. ABP-300194-17.) However, the total number of residential units permitted on site will not change.)

## In plain English

Redesign of three permitted apartment blocks at Beech Park, Bray Road, changing the unit mix but keeping 65 apartments.

- **65** apartments

### What's planned

Changes to Apartment Blocks A, B and C of a permitted scheme at Beech Park, with the rest of the scheme unchanged.

### Residential

The **65** apartments are internally rearranged to give **55** two-bed and **10** one-bed homes. The scheme had previously been permitted as 54 two-bed and 9 one-bed. Facades, stairs, lift cores and circulation areas are also altered.

### Environment

Changes to landscaped areas, including post boxes, and **3** extra vents at ground level for the area under the blocks.

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## Conditions

### Condition 2

FIRST SCHEDULE
Reasons and Considerations
Having regard to the residential zoning of the site as set out in the 2016 - 2022 Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown County Development Plan, and the Cherrywood Planning Scheme, as amended, it is considered that the proposed development will not detract from the residential amenity of the area and is consistent with the provisions of the current development plan.  The proposed development is considered to be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Appropriate Assessment Screening
The proposed development has been screened for AA (report) on file and it has been determined that the proposed amendments would not have a significant impact upon a Natural 2000 site.

Environmental Impact Assessment Screening
Having regard to the nature and scale of the proposed development, which comprises amendments to a previously permitted development in a fully serviced urban location, it is considered that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development. The need for environmental impact assessment can, therefore, be excluded at preliminary examination and as such a screening determination is not required.

SECOND SCHEDULE
Conditions

1.	The development shall be carried out in its entirety in accordance with the plans, particulars and specifications lodged with the application, as amended by Further Information received on 05/06/2020, 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.

2.	Save for the amendments granted on foot of this permission, the development shall otherwise be carried out in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of Planning Permission Reg. Ref. D15A/0385/ ABP300194-17 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 and in the interest of the effective management of development and to ensure that the development is consistent with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

3.	This permission relates solely to the proposed reconfiguration of Apartment Blocks A, B and C, comprising of the layout of the 65 No. permitted apartments including alteration to the permitted one-bedroom apartment at undercroft level, the provision of associated alterations to the facade designs and treatments, circulation areas and lift cores; amendments to the permitted stairs providing access to undercroft level on the eastern side of the permitted blocks; provision of 3 No. additional vents at ground floor level to the eastern side of the permitted blocks providing ventilation to undercroft area; amendments to the permitted landscape areas including the provision of post boxes; revised PV amendments at roof level including reconfiguration of the solar panels and all other associated site excavation, and Infrastructural and site development works above and below ground

REASON: 	In the interest of clarity and, to ensure that the development shall be in accordance with the parent permission and that effective control be maintained and to ensure access to the residential development.

4.	All proposed ground floor level apartments should have a floor to ceiling height of a minimum of 2.7m.

REASON: 	In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and to comply with Specific Planning Policy Requirement 5 of Design Standards for New Apartments - Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2018, DoHP&LG).

5.	Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant is requested to submit full details of the proposed Bauder Bio Solar/Green Roof to the Planning Authority for its written agreement. Details shall include a construction plan and a post-construction maintenance specification and schedule. Maintenance contractors with specialist training in green roof care should be used, where possible. Thereafter the works shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details and the green roof shall be maintained at all times in accordance the post-construction maintenance specification and schedule.

REASON: 	In the interest of public health.

6.	Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall submit for the written agreement of the Planning Authority full details of the proposed external finishes including materials, colours and textures.

REASON: In the interest of visual amenity.

7.	Prior to commencement of development, the developer shall comply with the Dún 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.

8.	All financial contributions are to be paid on foot of conditions of Planning permission Register Reference D15A/0385/ ABP300194-17.

REASON: 	It is considered reasonable that payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of public infrastructure and facilities benefiting 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.

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## Links

- [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ20A-0073)
- [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/85282)
- [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._