More than 400 new apartments are to be built in Dublin.

An Bord Pleanála has granted permission for the 460-unit scheme to be developed at a former Aldi site on Carmanhall Road in the Sandyford Business District.

Plans include building six five- to 14-storey tower blocks with on-site facilities including a gym, a yoga/spin studio, a crèche, a lounge/cafe and communal meeting room. In addition, basement space with 454 car parking spaces and 516 bicycle spaced will be developed.

In her report, Inspector Sarah Moran said the development is acceptable in principle with regard to the zoning of the site under the Sandyford Urban Framework Plan 2016-2022.

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"The housing density and mix are acceptable with regard to the zoning objective and to the location of the site in an established area adjacent to the Stillorgan Luas stop and close to a wide range of services and facilities," she stated.

"The proposed residential design and layout are in accordance with relevant national and local policies on residential development and will provide a satisfactory standard of residential accommodation, while achieving a residential density reflecting the strategic nature of the site and the importance of sustainable development of zoned and serviced lands.

"I am satisfied that the development would not have any significant adverse impacts on visual or residential amenities. It is considered that the development will enhance pedestrian and cycle connectivity in the area and would not result in undue adverse traffic impacts. I am also satisfied that the development does not result in a significant flood risk at the development site or upstream or downstream."

(LM)