Planning application in pipeline for Birr housing project

Property development company Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes Ltd has signalled its intention to submit a planning application for the construction of 39 residential units in Birr.

Should planning permission be granted, the proposed development will see construction of the residential units on lands to the rear/east of properties 15-20 Woodlands Park, fronting Burke's Hill, Townparks, Birr.

The proposed planning application includes the demolition of an existing single storey shed to the south-west of the site, the construction of 39 residential units to be comprised of eight one-bedroom maisonettes, 13 terraced two-bedroom houses, two semi-detached two-bedroom bungalows, 10 terraced three-bedroom houses, four semi-detached three-bedroom houses and two detached three-bedroom houses.

The developer is requesting approval for a private amenity space for all units, the provision of a shared car and pedestrian entrance via Burke’s Hill with internal access roads to serve all residential units, 55 parking spaces and all ancillary site and infrastructural works.

The planning application is also inclusive of landscaped public open space, tree removal/planting, general landscaping, boundary treatments and foul/surface water drainage works necessary to facilitate the development.