2460006: The phased construction consisting of Phase 1A) the felling and removal of the existing car park trees, Phase 1B) The demolition of the existing single storey derelict house and the temporary relocation of the existing 50 space car park off site to the rear of Byrnes funeral directors on Railway Road and the temporary relocation of the existing single storey Portacabin beside the existing Gym building. Phase 2) The construction of the three storey school building of 8308 sqm gross internal area, consisting of general classrooms, locker areas, specialist classrooms, multi-purpose hall and associated fitness room, changing & storage facilities, a general purpose hall with an associated dining area and servery, library, a 4 class base Special Educational Needs (SEN) Unit and associated sensory garden, technology, construction studies & associated prep room, graphics, engineering, art, science and home economics classrooms, including ancillary stores, service areas, staff and administrative accommodation. The proposed school will include the provision of Heat Pumps with PV panel installations located on the new school roof. The provision of a new boundary wall, vehicular entrance & pedestrian access gate and associated set down area to the Old Dublin Road. Phase 3) The demolition of the remaining 2 storey gym and main school buildings including the 2 no single storey Portacabins and the construction of a new avenue, a new boundary wall, pedestrian entrance, and emergency vehicle access to Railway Road and 2 no new ball courts. 58 car parking spaces are proposed including 3 new universal design parking spaces, 150 bicycle spaces, biodiverse water management and attenuation systems, hard and soft landscaped areas, upgrading & refurbishment of existing boundaries, some new boundary walls, external store and ancillary site works

Refusal reasons

Conditions

• 1Development to be carried out per approved plans received 11/01/24, amended by FI on 29/07/24.Compliance
• 2No additional development above roof level without further permission.Compliance
• 3Permission limited to proposed development only.Compliance
• 4Phasing per Design Statement drawings 20004-01-ZZ-DR-A-1002 to 1006.Compliance
• 5Elevation drawings specifying external roof/wall finishes, windows, doors, railings, and rainwater goods to be submitted for written agreement prior to commencement.Design Materials
• 6Revised elevation drawings specifying location, dimensions, materials, and colours of all school signage to be submitted for written agreement prior to commencement.Design Materials
• 7Hard/soft landscaping and green roofs per approved Site Landscape Plan. New planting completed prior to first occupation. Failed planting replaced next season.Landscaping Boundary
• 8Tree protection/removal per Arboricultural Assessment and Tree Impact Plan (as amended by FI).Landscaping Boundary
• 9Boundary treatments per approved drawings. Historic stone wall repairs by skilled conservation contractors. Rendered wall/piers/railings finishes for written agreement.Landscaping Boundary
• 10Archaeological mitigation per approved Desktop Assessment. Qualified archaeologist to monitor all ground works. Works suspended if remains identified. Final archaeological report submitted post-completion.Archaeology Heritage
• 11Revised site layout plan omitting set-down area on Old Dublin Road, submitted for written agreement prior to commencement.Traffic Access
• 12Mobility Management Plan implemented in full, reviewed annually. Cycling prohibited within school grounds.Traffic Access