Fold Housing Association Ireland CLG (an Approved Housing Body) intend to apply for…

Fold Housing Association Ireland CLG (an Approved Housing Body) intend to apply for permission for development at a site of approx. 0.18 ha at Ravensdale Close, Kimmage, Dublin 12, D12 D5E1. The development will consist of: a) The demolition of the existing 2 no. 2 storey buildings on site (total GFA approx. 448 sqm). b)Construction of 26 no. social housing 1 bed apartment units for older persons (approx. 55 sqm each), each with associated private open space in the form of balconies / terraces arranged in 3 no. blocks (A-C) ranging in height from 2 – 3 storeys (total GFA approx. 1,758 sqm) as follows: (i)Block A (2 storeys in height) will provide for 1 no. 1 bed apartment unit at first floor level; (ii)Block B (3 storeys in height) will provide 24 no. 1 bed apartment units from ground to second floor level; (iii)Block C (2 storeys in height) will provide 1 no. 1 bed apartment unit at first floor level. c)Internal community room (approx. 35.2 sqm) and refuse store at ground floor level in Block A. d)Communal open space of approx. 1,055 sqm at surface level consisting of a courtyard with seating areas and picnic tables. e)Upgraded 2 no. existing secure and gated pedestrian and cyclist access points from Ravensdale Park and Ravensdale Drive. f)Bicycle and mobility scooter store at ground floor level of Block C comprising 9 no. resident bicycle parking spaces including 3 no. mobility scooter spaces and 6 no. visitor bicycle parking spaces including 2 no. cargo bike spaces. The development will also provide for all associated service connections, mechanical and electrical plant rooms, ESB substation, hard and soft landscaping, planting, internal footpaths, permeable paving, nature-based SuDS features, public lighting, boundary treatments, green and blue roofs, PV panels and all associated site works.