153-155 Harold's Cross Road

Permission is sought for the demolition of the existing two storey building previously used as a garage and showroom and the construction of a Build to Rent residential apartment development comprising 38 no. apartments (29 no. one beds, 3 no. two beds and 6 no. studios) in a five storey (four storey with fifth floor set back) over basement apartment building. 32 no. apartment units are provided with private balconies/terraces with 6 no. apartment units provided with juliet balconies with all apartments provided with access to the shared roof terrace at fourth floor level and courtyard at ground floor level. The proposed development also provides for Build to Rent amenity facilities comprising concierge, business lounge and games room at ground floor level with TV room and meeting room at basement level. 1 no. ESB substation, switch room and bin storage are provided at ground floor level, and plant room and 62 no. bicycle spaces proposed at basement level. Permission is sought for pedestrian access to the apartment building from Harold's Cross Road and all associated engineering and site ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development