La Vallee House, Upper Dargle Road, Bray
Planning application 23201
DecisionConditional grant
Decided25 April 2023
Application typePERMISSION
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 20296Revisions to the development permitted under Planning Register Reference 01/150. The revisions now proposed include the provision of additional commercial floor space (GFA c. 426m2) by way of an additional floor onto the existing three storey commercial building (GFA c. 1,640m2), resulting in a four storey over basement commercial building with a total gross floor area of c. 2,066m2. Minor revisions are also proposed to the third storey of the existing commercial development to accommodate the additional floor above, including revisions to the circulation space at this level, permitted under Planning Register Reference 01/150. A plant enclosure (c. 30m2) is also proposed at roof level. The total gross floor area of the proposed development is c. 456m2. A total of 17 no. cycle parking spaces are proposed at surface level. Car parking is provided by the existing surface and basement car parking, permitted under Planning Register Reference 01/150 Reconfiguration of the existing car parking is proposed, with 16 no. spaces to be allocated to the subject proposal. Vehicular access to serve the development is provided by the existing local access road serving the 'La Vallee' development, permitted under Planning Register Reference 01/150; all on an overall site of c.0.37 Ha / 0.0 km away / 10 July 2020Granted
- 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 / 0.3 km away / 23 February 2023Granted