Garters Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin

What’s proposed

The council’s description

The proposed development comprises amendments to a Strategic Housing Development scheme permitted under ABP Ref. ABP-308088-20. consisting of modifications to the previously permitted development (ABP Ref. ABP- 308088-20), comprising: replacement of 2 one bedroom unit with 1 two bedroom unit and an entrance lobby / concierge at ground floor level within permitted Block C; replacement of 3 three bedroom units with 3 two bedroom units and additional residential amenity spaces at first, third and fifth floor levels within permitted Block C; replacement of 2 two bedroom units with 2 one bedroom units and additional residential amenity spaces at ground and third floor levels within permitted Block D; and the provision of an enlarged stretcher lift through all floor levels of permitted Blocks C and D. The total number of residential units proposed will decrease from 224 to 223 as a result of the proposed amendments; The proposed development will also consist of: amendments to the permitted car parking areas at basement levels resulting in a total loss of 29 car parking spaces (151 car parking spaces are provided in total at basement level); the provision of c. 275sq.m of residential amenity space (incl. reception, office, staff amenities, multi-purpose spaces, meeting rooms and lobbies) at basement level of permitted Block C and D; minor elevation amendments to permitted Block D; the provision of a new external stair well to the eastern elevation of permitted Block D providing access from the ground floor level to the basement level; reduction of the roofed area above the basement ramp of permitted Block A and B; the provision of sprinkler tank rooms, landlord plants, comms room and attenuation tanks at basement level of permitted Blocks A, B, C and D; the provision of PV solar panel at all roof levels; amendments to hard and soft landscaping areas; and all associated site excavation and development works above and below ground