D20A/0324: Permission for development. The proposed development comprises the change of use of the Level 3 of Dún Laoghaire Shopping Centre from 'Vacant Former Retail' use to 'Primary Care Centre' use. This involves the reconfiguration of internal layouts of Level 3 of the Dún Laoghaire Shopping Centre, encompassing a total floor area of c. 4,068 sq m. The internal modifications will allow for the provision of a Primary Care Centre comprising, inter alia 1,820 sq m of HSE medical consulting and treatment rooms (including dental, physiotherapy, mental health, speech and language therapy consulting rooms); 1,433 sq m of ancillary office space; an 815 sq m General Practitioner Surgery facility including medical consulting and treatments rooms and associated ancillary floor space. The development will also consist of amendments to the existing facades of the Shopping Centre at third floor level including the provision of new fenestration on the north-eastern facade, Marine Road and Georges Street Upper facades; the provision of Internal Circulation Areas and all ancillary Staff Facilities and Staff Offices; Plant; minor amendments to the layout of the existing basement level car-park to provide 52 no. new cycle parking spaces and the re-allocation of 70 no. existing car park spaces for the use of the proposed development. All works are proposed substantially within the footprint and envelope of the existing shopping centre. No changes are proposed to the existing vehicular and pedestrian access via Marine Road and George's Street Upper.

Refusal reasons

Conditions

• 1Development must be carried out in accordance with submitted plans and specifications as amended by Further Information received on 17/09/2020.Compliance
• 2Prevent mud, dirt, debris or building material on public road or adjoining properties during construction; repair any damage.Construction Management
• 3Take necessary measures to avoid conflict between construction activities and pedestrian/cyclist/vehicular movements on Georges Street Upper/Marine Road and surrounding roads during construction.Traffic Access
• 4Prior to commencement, submit details of proposed signage for short and long-term cycle parking areas at Level 1 (visitors and staff) for written agreement by the Planning Authority, including location, materials and dimensions.Other
• 5Site development and building works restricted to 8.00am-7.00pm Mon-Fri, 8.00am-2.00pm Sat, with no works on Sundays/Public holidays. Deviations require prior written approval.Construction Management