7-storey apartment block (DCC6) of the Donore Residential

Public-safe works description

Proposed construction of 7-storey apartment block (DCC6) of the Donore Residential Project including the construction of the stormwater attenuation tank associated with the development which also includes further buildings DCC5, DCC3, and DCC1 which will all be subject to their own Commencement Notices in due course. The proposed development consists of demolition of the existing boundary wall on Margaret Kennedy Road, existing five-a-side playing pitch, and associated fencing and lighting on site; and the construction of a residential development inclusive of 4 no. blocks, namely DCC1, DCC3, DCC5 & DCC6 ranging from 2 no. to 15 no. storeys above ground level. The overall development (GFA of c. 53,227 sqm) contains the following mix of apartments: 225 No. 1 bedroom apartments (36 no. 1-person & 189 no. 2-person), 274 No. 2 bedroom apartments (including 52 No. 2 bed 3 person apartments and 222 No. 2 bed 4 person apartments), 44 No. 3 bedroom 5-person apartments, together with retail/café unit (168 sq.m.), mobility hub (52 sq.m.) and 952 sq.m. of community, artist workspace, arts and cultural space, including a creche, set out in 4 No. blocks. The breakdown of each block will contain the following apartments: • Block DCC1 comprises 111 No. apartments in a block of 6-7 storeys • Block DCC 3 comprises 247 No. apartments in a block of 6-15 storeys • Block DCC5 comprises 132 No. apartments in a block of 2-7 storey • Block DCC6 comprises 53 No. apartments in a block of 7 storeys This Commencement Notice relates to DCC6. The remaining blocks shall be subject to separate future FSC applications and commencement notices. DCC6 is made up of a single core containing 7 storeys of residential units and a communal roof terrace. All residential units provided with associated private balconies/terraces as shown on drawings. A communal courtyard will be provided at the ground floor and roof level. The apartments are approached by either a ventilated lobby or balcony approach as demon