GrantedDecided 02 July 2021Fingal County Council

The Old An Post Sorting Office, The Green (off Rathbeale Road), Swords

Planning application F21A/0264
DecisionGrant permission
Decided02 July 2021
Application typePermission
Source documents7

Site

What is on file

0refusal reasons19conditions8nearby records

Proposed development

Application description published by Fingal County Council.
Change of use (previously approved under F15A/0474 and ABP PL 06F.2460

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Refusal reasons

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Conditions

  • 1Development to be carried out in accordance with lodged plans, particulars and specifications.Compliance
  • 2Use approved for 2 years from final grant date. Use must cease upon expiry unless prior grant received.Other
  • 3Building and site shall not be used for any other purpose without prior grant. No subletting, leasing or subdivision.Compliance
  • 4No calling to prayer, public address system, music or amplified sound broadcast externally from the site.Other
  • 5Building provided with noise insulation to appropriate standard, having regard to location within Dublin Airport Noise Zone D.Other
  • 6No more than 9 cars parked within curtilage at any one time. No cars associated with attending centre parked on vehicular access laneway.Traffic Access
  • 7Number of bicycle parking spaces increased. Provided in individually secured storage/locker areas within suitable cycle storage building/area. Revised layout submitted for written agreement prior to commencement.Traffic Access
  • 8External finishes harmonise in colour and texture with existing building. Two metal entrance canopies shall be black in colour.Design Materials
  • 9Landscaping in accordance with Drawing No. 01 - Proposed Landscape Layout prepared by Ronan MacDiarmada & Associates Ltd, dated 26th April 2018. Planting in first available planting season.Landscaping Boundary
  • 10No advertising sign(s) or structure(s) erected except exempted development without prior approval. Signage shall not be internally illuminated.Design Materials
  • 11Lighting provided in accordance with lighting scheme, details submitted to and agreed in writing with Planning Authority prior to commencement.Design Materials
  • 12Requirements of Health & Safety Authority ascertained prior to commencement of development on site.Other

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Inside the decision file

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7 council documents — in the €39 site risk brief

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Source documents

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