20217: To convert an existing derelict building at Governey Square (former pharmacy) to two 2 bed houses and all associated site works
Governey Square, Carlow
DecisionConditional grant
Decided13 April 2021
Application typePERMISSION
Source documents4
Site
What is on file
0refusal reasons15conditions8nearby records
Decision details
Core application dates and identifiers from the public planning record.Planning analysis
Refusal reasons and planning conditions extracted from the public decision file.Refusal reasons
No refusal reason
No refusal reason is on record for this application yet.
Conditions
- ,1Development must follow approved plans received 30/06/2020, amended by FI response 18/11/2020 and clarification 18/03/2021.Compliance
- ,2Permission is strictly for change of use from commercial to residential.Compliance
- ,3Rear boundary wall structural integrity must be maintained; repair/reinforce at applicant's cost. Post-demolition inspection with Transportation Section required.Construction Management
- ,4Implement Natura Impact Statement and CEMP construction control measures in full.Environment Ecology
- ,5Works must follow NRA (2008) Guidance for Treatment of Otters.Environment Ecology
- ,6Limit construction noise/vibration to BS 5228 levels. Dust < 350 mm/m²/day per VDI 2119.Construction Management
- ,7Consult Municipal District Engineer re: footpath, surface water, and construction access. No skips/scaffolding on public road without licence.Traffic Access
- ,8Surface water collected to on-site soakways/system per BS 8301:1985 and BRE Digest 365. No discharge to public road or adjoining properties.Wastewater Drainage
- ,9Sign Irish Water connection agreement prior to commencement. Comply with CDS Technical Documentation.Water Services
- ,10Submit complete details of all external finishes for written agreement prior to commencement.Design Materials
- ,11Provide off-carriageway parking for construction traffic. Prevent debris on public road. Maintain neat site. Works within property boundary unless adjoining owner agreement obtained.Construction Management
- ,12Restrict construction hours to Mon-Fri 08.00-18.00 and Sat 08.00-13.00. No work on Sundays/Bank Holidays.Construction Management
Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 0564ad18-b70f-48f3-ad95-b6b5afee1596.pdf / Document 111164Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / B0a8f114-4ae2-47bd-8a64-ee5bdc4d7947.pdf / Document 111165Source PDF
- F I Request LetterSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 4138.pdf / Document 78592Source PDF
Nearby precedent
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