Planning precedent report

For the reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing building on site to incorporate Cafe, Food Hall, Retail Hall and Kitchen and associated services (total area 675sq.m.). The construction of a new glazed access to outdoor area and a new entry hall extension for access from the car park to provide 4 no. designated spaces, 54no. car parking spaces and 2no. bus parking spaces. The construction of an external covered dining shelter structure, service yard area and associated hard and soft landscaping works, signage and ancillary site works. This planning application relates to a structure in a Special Area of Conservation and works within the curtilage of a Protected Structure

Of an enclosed Garden Centre comprising 2 repurposed shipping containers and clear covered plant area, along with benches and plant display tables.

Of existing canopy, food truck and coffee dock and signage for the same in front of the Jilly & Joe's Restaurant & Courtyard at the Meadows & Byrne Courtyard as well as external toilets in container at the back of Jilly & Joe's Restaurant & Courtyard near the chocolate shop at the Meadows & Byrne Courtyard

Of a food truck and associated seating area.

To carry out - A number of internal layout modifications within the existing building, - Construct a bar / restaurant area extension with associated external terrace areas, - Remove the various existing service yard structures to the north, - Construct a new service and keg room building, service yard wall, bin compound wall and universal access WC, - Refurbish and reuse the existing Keg Room building as a Tea / Coffee / Snack / Merchandise Outlet at ground and first floor level (public road level) and to construct a storage room extension at ground floor level and a new shopfront / entrance extension, balcony and stairs at first floor level (public road level) and a new pedestrian access and crossover from the public footpath on the old Limerick / Shannon Road (L3126). - Install new signage, new connections to existing site services and all associated site works

The development which will consist of the installation of a compact modular substation and ancillary site development works; to facilitate 4 no. shared electric vehicle charging units and 8 no. charging bays; and ancillary site works within a partially reconfigured area; and the installation of signage. This site is located within the curtilage of Bunratty Castle Hotel (Protected Structure, RPS No. 077).