Planning precedent report

For alterations to existing ladder access to bell tower of St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Carlow (being a protected structure CT49). The proposed works comprise of the following; Replacement of existing timber ladder from ground to first floor with a loft style stairs, enlargement of opening in floor to accommodate same with timber ballustrading around the perimeter. Replacement of timber ladders accessing upper levels over same with steel ladders with hoop fittings for safety, guard rails/ballustrading around upper openings and all associated works

Planning permission for change of use (of a protected structure NIAH Registration No. 10000103, RPS No. CT63); at ground floor level, from existing residential unit to a restaurant area, toilets and staff area, connection to existing ground floor restaurant facility and all associated site works including minor external alterations to side facade, external seating area to the side with lean-to cover and use of existing access.

For development consisting of works to an existing protected structure which incorporate 1) additional seating capacity of existing café, 2) a covered outdoor dining area with additional WC facilities.

Redevelopment of an existing property to include the change of use of the existing building last used as retail premises to ground floor and living accommodation to upper floors, to use as a single domestic unit, and will include internal alterations and changes to elevations, and all associated site works

For change of use from office to retail (shop), and alteration of shop door to appropriate wheelchair access. Also for changing signage above door and display window for appropriate use

Retention permission for a change of use from retail unit to a restaurant and café area, external signage and all associated site works and planning permission for outside seating area