GrantedDecided 18 February 2021Fingal County Council

South Colonnade, The Plaza, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin

Planning application F20A/0571
DecisionGrant permission
Decided18 February 2021
Application typePermission
Source documents10

Site

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Proposed development

Application description published by Fingal County Council.
Change of use of existing second floor office space from office use to

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Planning analysis

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Conditions

  • 1Development must be carried out in accordance with lodged plans and specifications.Compliance
  • 222 parking spaces allocated to proposed development. Drawing of basement car park layout required for written agreement prior to commencement.Traffic Access
  • 3Roof plant screening to be completed per agreed details. Samples of powder coated aluminium louvred screens and tile-clad screening to be erected for inspection.Design Materials
  • 4Change of use permitted. Any further change of use requires prior grant of permission.Compliance
  • 5No additional advertising signs or structures permitted without prior approval. Signage not to be internally illuminated.Compliance
  • 6Public health requirements: potable water for sinks, artificial lighting, ventilation for sanitary/food areas, waste storage, and food waste segregation facilities.Occupancy
  • 7No surface water/rainwater to foul sewer. Surface water drainage must comply with Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for Drainage Works Version 6.0.Wastewater Drainage
  • 8Construction work to comply with B.S.5228: 2009+A1:2014. Equipment fitted with silencers/ acoustic covers. Dust and noise control measures required.Construction Management
  • 9Noise limits: Daytime 55dB LAR, Evening 50dB LAR, Night-time 45dB LAeq,T. No noise nuisance exceeding background level by 10dB(A).Construction Management
  • 10No emissions of malodours, gas, dust, fumes or other deleterious materials. No noise causing annoyance to residents.Environment Ecology
  • 11Contractor to prevent spillage/debris on adjoining roads. Developer responsible for full cost of repair for any damage to public road.Construction Management
  • 12Construction hours restricted to 8.00am-7.00pm Mon-Fri, 8.00am-1.00pm Sat. No work on Sundays/Bank Holidays. No out-of-hours work without advance notification.Construction Management

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