Site at Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application 3405/19
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
Permission for an amendment to a permitted development (DCC Reg. Ref. 3269/10; ABP Ref. PL29N.238685, as extended by DCC Reg. Ref. 3269/10x01) on a site at Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9. The site is bounded to the west by Swords Road, to the south by Highfield Hospital, to the north by vacant lands and GAA pitches and to the east by Beechlawn Nursing Home with residential development beyond. The permitted scheme comprises 358 no. apartments, a crèche (465 sq m) and 3 no. retail/commercial units (344 sq m) in 7 no. four to seven storey blocks over partial basement, all on a site area of 2.73 hectares. The subject application relates to Block F, which is a permitted 6 no. storey block comprising 60 no. apartments measuring 4,745.4 sq m, located in the north-eastern corner of the subject site. The proposed development comprises the rationalisation of the existing floor plans and amendments to the footprint increasing the number of apartment units within Block F to 76 no. units (7,226 sq m). Block F will now comprise 27 no. 1 bedroom apartments, 43 no. 2 bedroom apartments and and 6 no. 3 bedroom apartments and a communal room for residents measuring 111 sq m. The development also proposes revised elevational treatments; amendments to underground services; bin store; and all associated work above and below ground.
Application Timeline
Application received
3 Jul 2019
Further information requested
16 Dec 2019
Further information received
21 Feb 2020
Decision due
19 Mar 2020
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
19 Mar 2020
Grant issued
29 Jun 2020
Application Details
- Location
- Site at Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 29558.24 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 3 July 2019
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 19 March 2020
- Grant Date
- 29 June 2020
Location
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Planning permission for an amendement to a permitted development (DCC Reg. Ref. 3269/10; ABP Ref. PL29N.238685, as extended by DCC Reg. Ref. 3269/10x01 and DCC Reg. Ref. 3405/19) on a site at Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9. The Site is bounded to the west by Swords Road, to the south by Highfield Hospital, to the north by vacant lands and GAA pitches and to the east by Beechlawn Nursing Home with residential development beyond. The permitted scheme comprises 374 no. apartments, a creche (465 sq m) and 3 no retail/commercial units (344 sq m) in 7 no. four to seven storey blocks over partial basement, all on a site area of 2.73 hectares. The subject application relates to Block A, which is a permitted part 5 no. to part 7 no. storey block located in the north western corner of the subject site and comprised of 43 no. apartments (4,225.5 sq m) and 3 no. commercial units at ground floor level. The proposed development comprises the rationalisation of the existing floor plans and the provision of an additional storey resulting in an increase in the number of apartment units within Block A by 18 no. units to a total of 61 no. units (4,786.1 sq m). Block A will now consist of a part 5 no. to part 8 no. storey block containing 5 no. studio apartments, 19 no. one bedroom apartments, 30 no. 2 bedroom apartments and 7 no. 3 bedroom apartments. The proposed development also includes and admendment to the previously permitted 3 no. retail/commercial units to provide a cafe unit (97.6 sq m) and a communal amentity space (253.2 sq m) including a reception area, meeting rooms and a lounge at ground floor level; amendments at basement level to provide a residents gym, yoga room and changing facilities (188.7 sq m); and the provision of a sun lounge (43.2 sq m) and external garden terrace (79.7 sq m) at sixth floor level. The development also proposes revised elevational treatments; amendements to underground services; PV panels; green roofs; bin store; and all associated works above and below ground.
Site at Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9.
The development will consist of amendments to previously approved proposal PL29N.248718, P.A. Reg. Ref. 4252/16 (Change of use and extension of existing 2 storey terraced premises from commercial bank premises (previous Bank of Ireland branch office) to Retail and Ancillary uses). This application includes a) relocation of ancillary retail uses (staff amenities, administration, and storage), from the first floor to the rear of the ground floor retail store and b) the provision of 8 no. residential units located at first and second floor level of the existing structure fronting onto Swords Road. This amended proposal includes for the remodelling of the first floor to provide 4 no. 1 bedroom apartments with a total gross floor area of 242.5 sqm (2 no. 1 bedroom units at 51.2 sqm each at rear and 2 no. 1 bedroom units at 50.9 sqm each at front of existing building), and also includes for the redevelopment of the attic space to include 4 no. studio apartments with a total gross floor area of 188.6 sqm at second floor level (2 no. studio apartments at 39.7 sqm each at front of existing building). A new external facade will be provided to the rear over the first and second floor levels with external patio at 1st floor level and projecting balconies at 2nd floor level. Amendments are proposed to the existing facade to Swords Road comprising 2 no. new dormer windows at attic (2nd floor) level and new stone shop front surround and a screened area for mechanical plant on the extended flat roof to the rear of the premises. In total, this amended proposal will provide 290.1 sqm of Retail Floor Area, 94 sqm of ancillary amenities and 446 sqm of gross residential Development (Total Gross Development Floor Area - 833.1 sqm) and includes all other elements permitted under PL29N.248718.
85-87, Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9
PERMISSION & RETENTION: The proposal is for amendments to previously approved proposal PL29N.248718, P.A. Reg. Ref. 4252/16 (Change of use and extension of existing 2 storey terraced premises from commercial Bank premises ( previous Bank Of Ireland branch office) to Retail and Ancillary Uses). This application includes a) relocation of ancillary retail uses (staff amenities, administration, and storage), from the first floor to the rear of the ground floor retail store and b) the provision of 8 no. residential units located at first and second floor level of the existing structure fronting onto Swords Road. This amended proposal includes for the remodelling of the first floor to provide 4 no. 1 bedroom apartments with a total gross floor area of 242.5 sqm (2 no. 1 bedroom units at 51.2 sqm each at rear and 2 no. 1 bedroom units at 50.9 sqm each at front of existing building), and also includes for the redevelopment of the attic space to include 4 no. studio apartments with a total gross floor area of 188.6 sqm at second floor level (2 no. studio apartments at 38.8 sqm each at rear and 2 no. studio apartments at 39.7 sqm each at front of existing building). A new external facade will be provided to the rear over the first and second floor levels with external patio at 1st floor level and projecting balconies at 2nd floor level. The existing front facade to Swords Road will be retained and 2 no. new dormer windows are proposed at the attic (2nd floor) level. In total, this amended proposal will provide 290.1 sqm of Retail Floor Area, 94 sqm of ancillary amenities and 446 sqm of gross Residential Development (Total Gross Development Floor Area - 833.1 sqm) and retains all other elements permitted under PL29N.248718, including retention of existing facade to Swords Road provided with a new stone shop front surround and a screened area for mechanical plant on the extended flat roof to the rear of the premises.
85-87, Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9
Planning permission for the development will consist of a sports skills wall at 5m in height, 2 no. artificial grass courts (overall area 353m2) including boundary walls and fencing with ball stop netting around the perimeter at 5m in height and the installation of new floodlighting to the north and south perimeters of the proposed courts as well as all associated site and landscaping works.
Whitehall Colmcille GAA, Collins Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9
Permission sought to demolish existing front porch at side, erect new front porch at side.
Ard Mhuire, 14, Iveragh Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9
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The development will consist of a 2-storey 4-bed detached house, all associated site works including demolition of the existing garage. Dormer window to the rear on 2nd floor. Garden room to the rear for amenity gym and storage. All in the side garden of the existing dwelling.
Plot adj. 190, Iveragh Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9 D09 RK76
The development will consist of a 2-storey 3-bed detached house, all associated site works including demolition of the existing garage. Dormer window to the rear on the 2nd floor. Attic area to be used for storage. Garden room to the rear for amenity gym and storage. All in the side garden of the existing dwelling.
Plot adj. 190, Iveragh Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9 D09 RK76
The development will consist of a 2-storey 3-bed detached house, all associated site works including demolition of the existing garage. Dormer window to the rear on the 2nd floor. Attic area to be used for storage. Garden room to the rear for amenity gym and storage. All in the side garden of the existing dwelling.
Plot adj. to 190, Iveragh Road, Dublin 9 D09 RK76
Planning permission for the development will consist of a sports skills wall at 5m in height, 2no. artificial grass courts (overall area 353m2) including boundary walls and fencing with ball stop netting around the perimeter at 5m in height and the installation of new floodlighting to the north and south perimeters of the proposed courts as well as all associated site and landscaping works.
Whitehall Colmcille GAA, Collins Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9
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