SD25A/0024W: Retention of minor alterations to the existing Grant of Permission SD22A/0345 comprising; Revised arrangement of fire escape door and window, at stair core no.2, replacement of freestanding metal lettering with self-illuminated lettering for the "Weston airport" sign on the front canopy, and the termination of the overhanging canopy at western side of new foyer, all on the Northwestern side of the terminal. The alteration and relocation of escape stairs 3, by 2.78 m to the southeast, on the Southwestern side of the terminal. The omission of the customs office, and changes to the arrivals and departures lobbies and the replacement of freestanding metal lettering signage with 2 No. backlit wall mounted signs (flags) on the Southeastern side of the terminal. Also applied for are alterations to previous Grant of Permission consisting of the omission of the proposed second-floor offices, and the omission of new openings in parapet walls at second floor level facing the runway.
Weston Airport, Backwestonpark, Leixlip, Dublin, W23XHF8
DecisionGrant permission for retention
Decided01 April 2025
Application typeRetention
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- SD22A/0345Alterations, extension and upgrades to the existing terminal building and all ancillary site development works; The proposed development, resulting in an increase of c. 313sq.m. GFA to the existing terminal building, will comprise; Removal of an existing canopy and construction of an extended entrance foyer, provision of ancillary cafe and outdoor seating area and segregated arrivals/departures vestibules at Ground Floor level; construction of an outdoor terrace with access from existing restaurant including overhead brise soleil sun shade and upgrades to existing WC block at first floor level; Construction of additional offices, plant room and provision of additional window openings at second floor level; Construction of a fire escape stairwell adjacent to the existing terminal with connecting walkway and access doorway at first floor level, covered walkway between the existing terminal building and the existing National Flight Centre building at ground level, erection of new signage, relocation of surface water / wastewater infrastructure and enhancements to the existing set down area and car park to include landscaping, paved pedestrian zones and a proposed gated service entrance to the airside apron. Car park enhancements to result in reduction in car parking spaces from existing 219 to proposed 191. / 0.0 km away / 03 February 2023Granted
- SD14A/0251Internal and external alterations to the approved Ancillary Fire Station and Education Building (permitted under Reg. Ref. SD11A/0221 - PL09.239891) to enhance the existing aviation-specific education facilities and some minor alterations to the existing car park to facilitate bus and bicycle parking; the proposed internal modifications include enhanced training facilities and reconfigured emergency services accommodation at ground and first floor levels; the extension of the existing mezzanine floor southwards over the fire station to facilitate the utilisation of this floorspace for the provision of aviation related training and education; the proposed external modifications include the provision of an additional building entrance surrounded by glazed panelling (corresponding in height to the existing); emergency access to the revised fire station and 8 windows, all on the western (front) elevation of the building; the installation of 3 windows on the southern elevation and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development; alterations to the existing car park will be restricted to the conversion of 14 car parking spaces to 3 bus parking spaces and the installation of parking rails for 32 bicycles. / 0.0 km away / 30 January 2015Granted
- SD11A/0221Retention of change of use and amendments to previously permitted and existing development (Reg. Ref. SD05A/0313 - ABP Ref. PL06S.213052 as modified by SD07A/0842) consisting of: (1) retention of change of use of 574sq.m. from ancillary fire station accommodation to aviation related educational use at ground and first floor level including associated modifications to internal layout and removal of Condition 3 of ABP Ref. PL06S.213052 (relating to sole use of the Fire Station for accident and emergency services only) to effect the same; (2) retention of new mezzanine level (over first floor level) with a total gross floor area of 280sq.m. including the provision of 3 no. aircraft simulators and use as ancillary aviation related educational space; (3) retention of advertising signage on glazed entrance on western elevation all at the Fire Station building. / 0.0 km away / 03 November 2011Granted
- SD05A/0312Revision, alteration and retention to approved office/club house, hangar and car park layout - Planning References S01A/0822 and PL.06S.131149. Office / club house / control tower. To give full view of runway and taxi ways, the retention consists of relocated Control Tower from its centre position on the roof of office / club house to front elevation with greatly reduced size of the display and visual part of the control tower (improving elevational aspect) and slight increase in height by 0.775m and the consequential relocation and the retention of navigational aid equipment from Control Tower to 2 number storage areas internally under the Control Tower achieved by lowering the ceiling height of the first floor by 1.945m. Also the consequential relocation and retention of lift shaft internally, thereby avoiding direct entry to Control Tower. The height of the lift shaft is increased by 1.5m. The retention also incorporates necessary security arrangements by changing the use of the ground floor by the provision of office accommodation and reception at ground floor and slight increase in bar area and reduction in office space at first floor. The application also includes the proposed use of the unrooofed areas behind the perimeter parapet walling for air handling units and ventilation equipment. Hanger: The retention of folding doors at rear of hanger. / 0.1 km away / 29 June 2005Granted
- SD05A/0314Construction of a single storey ESB substation and switchroom with a gross floor area of 21sq. metres to serve the previously permitted new large hanger, office and clubhouse (Planning Ref: S01A/0822 and Bord Pleanala Ref: PL06S131149) with associated landscaping and site works. / 0.1 km away / 14 June 2005Granted
- SD05A/0313Construction of a fire station by the provision of an extension to the side of existing hanger; also for planning permission for signage to front and rear elevations of hanger. / 0.1 km away / 14 June 2005Granted
- SD07A/08426 no. windows (3 no. on ground floor and 3 no. on first floor) on the north west elevation of the existing fire station and for the retention of the realign of glass screen to the south east elevation of the existing fire station (Planning Ref. No. SD05A/0313 (An Bord Pleanala Ref. No. PL 06S.213052). The realignment consisted of the narrowing of the screen from 8.8m to 5.6m and increasing its height from 6.5m to 11.9m. Significant Further Information: Permission to install 6 no. windows (3 no. on ground floor and 3 no. on first floor) on the northwest elevation of the existing fire station as revised will consist of the retention of the realignment of the existing glass screen to the southwest elevation of the existing fire station. / 0.1 km away / 25 March 2008Granted
- SD05A/0675Temporary retention of 5 no. portocabins, for a period of 3 years, located in existing hangar (planning ref. S01A/0822, PL 06S.131149). / 0.1 km away / 30 September 2005Granted