Planning precedent report

For the refurbishment of the Tourist Office and Eastern section of the County Museum building. The proposed development will include: 1) Alterations to the internal layout of the Tourist Office. 2) Replacing the existing entrance doors on the North and South elevations with new timber entrance doors and side screens. 3) Break through the Western wall of the Tourist Office and install a full height window. 4) Change the use of part of the second floor to office accommodation. 5) Provide a new vehicular ramp and planters from the Friary Car Park to the North elevation of the building. 6) The installation of associated signage. 7) All ancillary site works. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on the project. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening determination has been made and concludes that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development. Ennis is a recorded monument and place (RMP) and is classified as a historic town by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. These works are located within the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and would materially affect the character of the ACA. There are a number of Protected Structures within the vicinity

For the provision of a temporary food kiosk for a two year period to serve an outdoor seating area

For a 3 year permission for retention of temporary free standing food kiosk to serve an outdoor seating area previously granted a temporary permission under planning permission Ref: P21/420

Of external works after the removal of the of the raised lettering shop front sign on O’Connell Square and Arthur’s Row, the ATM, Night-safe, Ulster Bank window vinyl and the Ulster Bank general blue signage and bus stop sign. Carry out permission of internal works for the removal of the ATM’s in stud walls, as well as the removal of loose furniture and the removal of Ulster Bank signage and merchandise on all floors.

The works will consist of the following: a. Proposed 2 no. sets of bronze plated columbarium units to be fitted into an existing unused space in an internal porch. b. White oak trims to units and white oak veneer mdf panelling to the surround to the Columbarium units. The Franciscan Church is a Protected Structure RPS No. 755.

To demolish existing shop front and erect new shop front together with associated works