Planning precedent report

To extend existing dental practice at basement level into ground floor level, which will require a change of use of existing vacant offices to dental practice together with all ancillary internal works and external works required to facilitate the proposed development at No. 4 Bank Place, Ennis. This property is a Protected Structure (RPS No: 708) located within an Architectural Conservation Area.

For development which will consist of (a) Installation of new external ATM and illuminated surround panel adjacent to existing ATM (b) Removal of existing night safe and portion of stone wall to accommodate new ATM (c) New illuminated surround panel to existing ATM and all associated site works. This building is a protected structure (ref no. 20000006) and is within an architectural conservation area.

For development which will consist of (a) Removal of existing stone steps and handrail at main entrance to accommodate new ramp and steps. (b)Construction of a new external TGD Part M compliant accessible ramp and steps, to include stone clad plinth with toughened glass balustrade and stainless steel handrail. And all associated site works. This building is a protected structure (NBHS ref no. 20000006 and RPS ref no. 704) and is within an architectural conservation area

For development at this site (c. 0.54 ha) in Harmony Row / Bank Place / Bindon Lane, Ennis. The development will consist of: 1. The demolition of existing derelict house structure and walls within the site and the construction of a new three-storey (over basement) retail store with a total gross floor area of c. 3,550 sqm. including ancillary uses comprising staff area, stockroom, plant rooms and other ancillary areas. 2. A separate sub-station building of c. 22 sqm. gross floor area, loading dock, delivery yard and new heavy goods vehicular entrance off Harmony Row. 3. Alterations and re-arrangement to the existing car park area serving the Bank of Ireland (Protected Structure) off Bindon Street / Bindon Lane. 4. Construction of a new public riverside pedestrian walkway from Bank Place to the existing pedestrian bridge over the river Fergus, connecting to the existing pedestrian path from Harmony Row including new ramps and steps, modifications to the walkway of the existing pedestrian bridge including modifications and additions to the existing ramps and steps in the Abbey Street public car park and modifications to the bridge stone wall at Bank Place. 5. All associated site works including site clearance, boundary treatment, associated external / public lighting, internal pathways, storage rooms, bin stores, hard and soft landscaping. The planning application is supported by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

For the redevelopment of two existing office building units into one building for the purpose of provision of an educational facility. The proposed development will include a) The amalgamation of the two existing buildings into one building, b) The change of use of the existing office units to educational use with ancillary office space, c) Alterations to the internal layout, installation of a platform lift within a new entrance foyer and a new door off Bindon Street, the North West building elevation, d) Alterations to the existing adjacent public footpath ( Bindon Street ) to provide 2 no. wheelchair accessible car parking spaces including the provision of level access to the proposed new entrance door, e) The installation of associated signage, f) All ancillary site works

To alter and extend the Outbuildings / Mews to provide for a new ground floor garage area and first floor storage area along with associated site works. The works involve a) replacing the front wall with a new wall, having a new garage door and windows. b) to construct a new roof, c) to construct a new rear extension with external stairs access. This property is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure RPS No: 721 and it is also located in an Architectural Conservation Area