La Vallee House, Upper Dargle Road, Bray
Planning application 20296
DecisionConditional grant
Decided10 July 2020
Application typePERMISSION
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Site
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Proposed development
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Conditions
- 1Permission refers to development as described in lodged documents save as conditions require.Compliance
- 2Pay €18,744 development contribution for public infrastructure and facilities.Development Contribution
- 3Submit agreed construction management plan including programme, hours, traffic management, noise/dust mitigation.Construction Management
- 4Obtain written agreement of Irish Water for water services prior to commencement.Water Services
- 5Roof and external wall finishes shall match existing building in all respects.Design Materials
- 6Submit agreed detailed drawings for foul and storm water drainage systems before commencement.Wastewater Drainage
- 7Provide electric vehicle charging parking bays within the development.Other
- 8No display of goods, materials or advertising boards on public footpath or roadway.Other
- 9No additional signs, flags, logos or advertising matter on exterior without prior written agreement.Other
- 10Parking area reserved solely for proposed vehicles; no storage of materials/goods or heavy vehicles.Traffic Access
- 11All service cables underground; provide ducting for broadband infrastructure.Compliance
- 12No advertising signs other than those shown on submitted drawings; no backlighting except company logo.Other
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 23201To consist of landscaping of an open space area at La Vallee House and its use by employees. The landscaping measures will comprise: (i) A new pedestrian pathway and stone steps. (ii) New planting throughout the area (iii) new external stairs from the upper level of the garden to the lower level (iv) new guarding along the riverside. (v) the provision of 2 no. external pod units bolted to concrete bases, with central communal table, and benches c. 6sqm and c2.2min height. (vi)the level of the entire external area is to be raised by c. 200mm, to allow for new paths, topsoil and drainage. (vii) removal of existing decking area and associated steps. (viii) all associated works / 0.0 km away / 25 April 2023Granted
- 2360379Landscaping of an open space area at La Vallee House and its use by employees. The landscaping measures will comprise: I. A new pedestrian pathway and stone steps. ii. New planting throughout the area. iii. New pedestrian access from the existing basement to the landscaped area. iv. New guarding along the riverside. v. The provision of 2 no. external pod units bolted to concrete bases, with central communal table, and benches, c. 7.8sqm and c. 2.2m in height. vi. The level of the entire external area is to be raised by c. 200mm, to allow for new paths, topsoil and drainage. vii. Removal of existing decking area and associated steps. viii. All associated works / 0.0 km away / 12 December 2023Granted
- 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 / 0.3 km away / 05 August 2022Granted
- 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. / 0.3 km away / 13 May 2021Granted
- 2560459Demolition of the existing two-storey derelict house and derelict single-storey rear outbuilding with a replacement fully serviced two-storey dwelling house. The development will also provide for a new gated vehicular side access and all site development works and connection to existing public mains services / 0.3 km away / 29 June 2026Granted
- 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 / 0.3 km away / 22 September 2020Granted
- 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 / 0.3 km away / 18 August 2022Granted
- 221398Construction of a new single storey rear and side extension plus all associated site works / 0.4 km away / 23 February 2023Granted