Rivermount Cottages

Permission for development at this 0.747 ha site. The development will consist of: the demolition of 4 no. existing dwellings and ancillary buildings known as Nos. 1-4 Rivermount Cottages (320m2) and the construction of a residential development arranged in 3 no. blocks (Block A, B and C) ranging from 4 to 5 no. storeys in height over basement/undercroft level (12,106.2m2, including basement). Blocks A and B incorporate a setback fifth storey. The maximum height of the development, taken from street level is 20.9m, including lift overrun. The development will comprise 99 no. residential units (47 no. 1-bedroom apartments, 50 no. 2-bedroom apartments and 2 no. 3-bedroom apartments); residential amenity areas comprising residents lounge and meeting rooms (296.4m2) and private, communal and public open space provision (including balconies and terraces to be provided on all elevations at all levels for each block). The development also consist of: amendments to the existing northern boundary wall; the provision of a new set-down area on Ballyboggan Road; the provision of 57 no. car parking spaces and 3 no. motorcycle parking spaces at the basement/undercroft level; the provision of bicycle stores providing 162 no. long-stay bicycle parking spaces and 34 no. short-stay (visitor) bicycle parking spaces at basement/undercroft level and 36 no. short-stay bicycle parking spaces adjacent to Ballyboggan Road. The development will also include: New vehicular access arrangements, for residents, emergency/refuse vehicles, and pedestrian access is via Ballyboggan Road; minor upgrade works to Ballyboggan Road; all piped infrastructure and ducting; plant rooms; ESB substation; lift access and stair cores; internal roads and pathways; hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments; changes in level; waste management areas; attenuation tank; lighting; and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application. The Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the relevant planning authority