191208: Demolition of existing administrative building (c185 sqm) security building (c29 sqm) and workshop (c169 sqm) and construction of a new film studio building comprising a stage area (c2017 sqm) and a 5 storey support building comprising support spaces, stores / props, waiting areas, changing areas, hair / make up, production offices / admin, loading areas, plant, and associated ancillary areas. Total gross floor area of the new film studio building (stage & administrative building) is c 4049 sqm, undercroft car park replacing existing surface car parking along with additional surface car parking and provision of temporary car parking within Ardmore Studios site (for duration of construction period) including in proximity to Ardmore House (Protected Structure No B21). Provision of a new single store security building (c19 sqm) and redesign of main site entrance and internal road layout, along with new footpaths, cycle parking, control points, security gates and deliveries / layby. Relocation of existing pillars from main entrance to the avenue within the Ardmore site. All associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments and services provision
Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray
DecisionConditional grant
Decided08 January 2020
Application typePERMISSION
Source documents4
Site
What is on file
0refusal reasons16conditions8nearby records
Decision details
Core application dates and identifiers from the public planning record.Planning analysis
Refusal reasons and planning conditions extracted from the public decision file.Refusal reasons
No refusal reason on record
Documents are indexed. Reason extraction for Wicklow is in progress.
Conditions
- 1Permission refers to lodged documents.Compliance
- 2Lodge €20,000 security deposit for satisfactory compliance with conditions.Compliance
- 3Submit construction management and demolition waste management plans prior to commencement.Construction Management
- 4Restrict site working hours to 0800-1800 Mon-Fri, 0800-1400 Sat, none Sun/public holidays.Other
- 5Noise limits: max 55 dB(A) Leq (1hr) 0800-1800 Mon-Sat, max 45 dB(A) Leq (1hr) other times at nearest residential property.Other
- 6Collect and attenuate all uncontaminated roof and surface water on site using SUDS compliant with GDSDS. No discharge to public road, foul sewer, or adjoining properties.Wastewater Drainage
- 7Submit public lighting design and layout for written agreement prior to commencement.Design Materials
- 8Locate all service cables underground and provide ducting for broadband infrastructure.Design Materials
- 9Make provision for the charging of electric vehicles.Other
- 10Retain and preserve all existing mature trees during construction using protective paling fences and compound agreements.Environment Ecology
- 11Carry out landscaping and tree planting before/during first planting season after substantial completion. Replace damaged plants.Landscaping Boundary
- 12Remove and remediate two temporary car parking areas within 3 months of occupation per agreed landscaping/remediation plan.Environment Ecology
Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Chief Executives OrderSource: wicklowcoco.eplanning.ie / Caca94a0-548b-4955-af68-f70d135a8b13.pdf / Document 326609Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: wicklowcoco.eplanning.ie / 1a929c97-f088-43f4-9559-99a441571db2.pdf / Document 330505Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: wicklowcoco.eplanning.ie / 31cdbef6-a7fa-4781-90c1-1a930cf6a183.pdf / Document 326612Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 211492Alterations to the permitted single-storey security cabin (c.22 sq.m.)(currently under construction) permitted under WCC Reg. Ref. 19/1208. Permission for provision of signage (c.1 sq.m.). Permission is also sought to retain the 2 no. original piers (associated with Ardmore House) at the entrance to the studios, which were permitted to be removed under WCC Reg. Ref. 19/1208. All associated works and services provision / 0.0 km away / 12 April 2022Granted
- 22752Modifications to permission WCC reg ref 20/402. Amendments to the sound stage include: subdivision of sound stages from 2 to 3 no. sound stages; additional entrances and exits added to all stages; minor modifications to façade; plant and pv panels added roofs. amendments to the workshops include: subdivision of workshops from 4 to 5 no. workshops; internal toilet block added to workshop no. 4; additional entrances and exits added to workshops; workshop roof height reduced and PV panels and roof lights added. Plant room to the northwest of sound stages increased in size by c.90 sqm and an additional storey added. Amendments to car and truck parking. All associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments and services provision / 0.1 km away / 18 August 2022Granted
- 18405Two storey detached building (dormer style) as a clergy house for the Coptic Church containing 1 ground floor self contained apartment and a 2 storey self contained apartment. The proposal also includes 3 no first floor ensuite bedrooms for visiting clergy / 0.1 km away / 05 June 2018Granted
- 20402Demolition of 7 no. existing workshops and ancillary buildings (totalling c. 1,837 sq.m) and 1 no. existing stage building and 1 no. props building (totalling c. 1,329 sq.m) and construction of a new film studio building comprising 2 no. stage areas (c.2,410 sq.m and c.2,410 sq.m), and support buildings comprising of production offices and general space for costume, props, etc., together with plant room and associated ancillary areas. Total gross floor area of the new film studio building (stage & administrative buildings) is c.7,755 sq.m. The construction of 4 no. workshop buildings (totalling c. 1,133 sq.m). Relocation of existing vehicular (only) entrance along Herbert Road. Permission is also sought for parking within the Ardmore Studios property (including in proximity to Ardmore House (Protected Structure No. B21)). This entails a modification to WCC Reg. Ref. 19/1208 (Condition 12a) to allow use of this temporary parking for the duration of the construction period associated with the current application. All associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments, parking and services provision / 0.1 km away / 22 September 2020Granted
- 2560959Construction of a new single storey extension to the front of existing two storey end of terrace dwelling / 0.1 km away / 20 January 2026Granted
- 21328Retention of 3 no. single storey film studio workshops (Workshop no 9: c.306sqm; Workshop 10: c.286sqm; Workshop 11: c.248sqm), all similar in scale, design and finishes to other permitted workshops on the property. All associated works and services provision. / 0.2 km away / 13 May 2021Granted
- 23637Construction of ground floor extension to North end of existing "Sintra" dwelling to form new granny flat. Construction of ground floor extension to East facing elevation to create new living space/bedroom. Relocation of existing "Sintra" dwelling's front door to East facing elevation. Alterations to front boundary of existing "Riverdale" dwelling to create wider vehicular entrance. Alterations to boundary wall separating existing "Riverdale " and "Sintra" dwellings to allow for new car parking area/driveway. Retention of some existing windows and external finishes of existing " Sintra" dwelling. All together with associated works including drainage, landscaping and private open space areas / 0.2 km away / 21 February 2024Granted
- 22675Demolition of 3 no. single storey structures on site including Workshop 1 (296.24 sqm), Workshop 2 (171.05 sqm) the Cow Shed (c.263.77 sqm). All associated works and services provision / 0.2 km away / 05 August 2022Granted