Strategic Housing Development
The site (approx. 0.69 ha) consists of ‘Charleville’; the ‘Coach House’; a granite tower known as the ‘Spy Tower’; and all associated ancillary buildings.
The proposed development shall provide for (a) the demolition of ‘Charleville’ (now vacant, but previously used by a charitable organisation and not in residential use); the ‘Coach House’ (vacant); all associated ancillary buildings (total approx. 1,327.1 sq m GFA); and the front site boundary wall; and (b) theconstruction of a new residential scheme of 105 apartment units in 2 no. blocks (4 storeys over basement plus 5th storey setback) as follows:
• Block A comprises 53 no. apartments (28 no. 1 bed units, 24 no. 2 bed units and 1 no. 3 bed unit)
• Block B comprises 52 no. apartments (21. 1 bed units, 30 no. 2 bed units and 1 no. 3 bed unit)
A single storey residential amenity building (approx. 195 sqm) will be provided between the two blocks.
Each residential unit has associated private open space in the form of a balcony/terrace/roof terrace. Public open space is also proposed in the form of central courtyard areas, active landscaping, rain gardens and play areas (approx. 2,330 sqm).
A basement area (total approx. 3,255 sqm) is proposed on one level below Blocks A and B.
A total of 86 no. car parking spaces (all at basement level and including car sharing and EV spaces); 154 no. bicycle spaces (132 no. at basement level and 22 no. at surface level); and 6 no. motorcycle spaces (all at basement level) are proposed.
Waste Management areas are located at basement level and an ESB substation and switch room are located at surface level.
The Spy Tower will be retained within the current proposal and any works to this structure will relate solely to landscape proposals. No other development works are proposed to this structure.
The development shall be served via a new vehicular and pedestrian access points from Harbour Road.
To find out more details on this Residential Development in Dublin Applied for on 10th March 2020 take the free trial here.
