Planning precedent report

For development which will consist of: the construction of a single storey, discount foodstore with ancillary off-license sales area and a gross floor area of 2,290sqms (1,499sqms net sales area). Construction of surface level car parking spaces, including electrical vehicle (EV) charging spaces and pre-wiring other spaces to accommodate future EV parking; cycle stands; trolley bay canopy; hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments including retaining structures; site lighting; mechanical plant area; roof mounted photovoltaic panels; all advertising signage including a “flagpole” sign at the entrance. Vehicular access and egress for the foodstore is from Main Road; on site drainage infrastructure including SUDS measures; connection to existing foul and surface water drains. The development also includes an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing point at the south west corner of the site. All other associated works required to complete the development. The application site includes a water pump and perimeter wall with railing and access gate which will be integrated into the layout of the development. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

To construct 3 No. Terraced Town Houses with connections to public services i.e. mains water and sewer and all associated site works

To change the use of the use of the building known as the Auction Room to a Supermarket. This is to include a Retail area, Cafe, Off Licence, Store, goods loading area and elevation changes to the existing building (This is a protected structure Market house No 495)

For change of use of industrial building no. 6 (previously granted permission under P19/860) to gymnasium and include signage on gable of building and carry out all ancillary site works

To RETAIN and complete industrial / warehouse unit, complete existing footpaths, complete existing service road, complete existing car parking and all ancillary site works

For the demolition of existing outbuildings and for the renovation and change of use of existing derelict commercial property to a ground level car park with residential apartments over. The development proposal includes; Ground Floor level: 12 number internal car parking spaces and 2 number external access stairwells. First floor level: 3 number 2 bedroom apartments and 1 number 3 bedroom apartment. This application also seeks permission for additional first floor area, works to create new front facade, balconies, circulation routes, new roof finish and structure, new windows to existing/amended and new openings, thermal upgrading, new connections to all public services, bin storage, bicycle parking, new vehicular entrance/ barrier, 3 additional external car parking spaces, hard landscaping and all ancillary site works. This Architectural Conservation Area as defined in the Draft Clare Development Plan 2023 to 2029