Planning precedent report

For development at the Clare Road (R458 ) and Toberteascain Road, Ennis, Co. Clare which will comprise of: Demolition of existing structures on site including three residential units, office block and ancillary buildings. The construction of a neighbourhood centre as part of a first phase of development of lands at the Clare Road to include; A licensed, discount foodstore incorporating an off-license area: Two number associated retail units and two office units within a three storey building; childcare unit / retail unit; Public playground; and public realm; New vehicular access to Toberteascain Road; Car parking and cycle parking; All boundary treatment; Ancillary mechanical plant: Trolley bay structure; Ancillary signage including 2 No. double sided illuminated totem signs and other signage associated with the development; ESB substation building; and all necessary site development works

For development on lands at the junction of Clare Road (R458) and Toberteascain Road, Ennis, Co Clare. The proposed development consists of 1) Building A: The provision of a 2,214 sq m single storey discount foodstore including off licence use as well as roof mounted plant and solar panels. (Net retail area: 1,200 sq.m) 2) Building B: 3 no. storey building comprising 2 no. retail units at ground floor (Retail Unit 1 - 167.5 sq.m, Retail Unit 2 - 246 sq.m), plant and boiler rooms, residents and retail bin store, and apartment entrance lobby. 14 no. apartments over first and second floor comprising 6 no. 1 bed apartments 6 no 2 bed apartments and 2 no. 3 bed apartments. 3) Building C: 3 no. storey building comprising 168.9 sq.m cafe and external seating area (including associated changing, WC and office), plant room, 65.5sq.m residents communal area at ground floor as well as residents entrance lobby. 6 no. apartments over first and second floor comprising 2 no. 1 bed apartments and 4 no. 2 bed apartments. 4) Provision of signage for Buildings A, B & C (91.65sq.m. 5) Provision of public realm area, pedestrian and vehicular access, residents' communal open space, landscaping and boundary treatments, street furniture, ESB substation (24 sq.m playground, 142 no car parking space including 6 no. disabled bays and 6 no. family bays 89 no. cycle spaces, bin stores and all other site development works and services ancillary to the proposed development. 6) Demolition of existing structures on site including three residential units, office block and ancillary buildings (Gross Floor Area of demolition: 1,817sq.m) A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

The development which will consist of the change of use of existing second floor to 24-hour Gym, associated alterations to elevations, external signage, connection to existing services and all ancillary site works

To change the use of the rear of Unit 5 from existing restaurant to Class 2 use as defined in the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) but excluding betting office use, all internal alterations, new signage and all associated site works

To remove totem sign and relocate same on the existing site

To RETAIN the erection of a Totem Advertising Sign at Clare Road Mall