Site planning risk brief

A mixed use development at the former Convent of Mercy. The proposed development will consist of Permission for 1). Demolition of existing former school buildings on Main Street, inc. former school yard walls to corner with Chapel Square, outbuildings and temporary structures within the convent grounds, along with minor demolitions to rear of convent building, 2). Construction of new town centre building on Main Street to comprise of two no. shop units at ground with 17 no. apartments over at first, second and third floor dropping to two floors over ground to Chapel Square, with parking to rear at ground floor level, 3). Renovation and conversion of former convent building into 18 number apartments to include minor alterations to rear and side facades, reconstruction of derelict former chapel wing to south onto Convent Lane whilst retaining front facade, 18 no. domestic bin stores to serve apartments in the convent building along with construction of bin store to south eastern side of the convent building. 4) Construction of 13 no. detached homes on Convent grounds, 5) Provision of new vehicular entrance and access road to detached homes and convent from The Back Rd. 6) Modified vehicular entrance at Main Street to access town centre building. 7) All associated ancillary development works including access roads drainage, parking for 54 cars, footpaths and public amenity areas.

Convert existing water tower to takeaway ice cream/ coffee unit, replace existing door to north west elevation with new timber door and replace existing window to north east with new timber screen, carry out sundry repairs to existing flat roof, construct separate bin storage enclosure for sole use of the development, new bicycle stand for public use and all associated ancillary site development works. The existing building is a protected structure under reference no. RPS Id-01469

Permission for the demolition of existing boat house and lean together with the removal of two existing porta cabins along with the construction of a new two storey club house incorporating two balcony areas, internal boat storage, external storage boat storage area and associated site works.

The demolition of existing adjoining garage/workshop and the construction of a two storey granny flat dwelling and associated site works.

Permission for the construction of: 1) 18 no. new detached homes and the restoration and change of use of Mount Saint Joseph's (a Protected Structure - RPD Ref. 01471) from former institutional use to use as a private dwelling, which will include the demolition of former farm out buildings and the annexes to the rear and southwest of the structure; 2) Modifications to the existing gated vehicular entrance at the Back Road, (also part of the Protected Structure), to afford improved access to the development for emergency and utility vehicles and; 3) All associated ancillary development works including access roads, drainage, parking, footpaths and public amenity areas.

Permission for: 1) Partial demolition of the front boundary wall. 2) Construction of a two storey detached dwelling and a new vehicular entrance and all associated site works.