Site planning risk brief

Development comprising the amendment of the permitted development Granted under An Bord Pleanála Reg. Ref. No.: PL 04.246743 (Cork County Council Planning Reg. Ref. No.: 16/04687) at a site of approximately 1.64 hectares which encompasses the new Macroom Lidl Licenced Discount Foodstore and the former Macroom Lidl Licenced Discount Foodstore. The proposed development only relates to the permitted shop (the former Lidl Licenced Discount Foodstore) and consists of: External alterations comprising the removal of the trolley bay, the former store entrance, and the 2 no. protruding pitched gable dormer roofs; the internal subdivision of the permitted shop into 4 no. units (Unit No. 1 - 279 sq m, Unit No. 2 - 443 sq m, Unit No. 3 - 443 sq m, and Unit No. 4 - 465 sq m), along with new individual entrances, glazing, signage and fire escapes; and the Change of Use of Unit No. 1 from a ‘Shop’ (permitted use as defined by Article 5(1) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2018) to a café/coffee shop.

To erect 743.00 m2 or 150.30 kW of photovoltaic panels on the roof of existing Lidi Store with all associates site works.

The change of use from retail to a light industrial delivery service unit (sorting office) to part of the existing floor area and internal alterations to the remaining retail floor area to form a new An Post retail unit. The works include alterations to the existing external elevations, new entrances, new entrance canopy, new signage, the demolition of the existing glazed entrance lobby, new site boundary and entrance gates and all associated site works

To erect a 24m lattice mast together with antennas, dishes and associated equipment enclosed in security fencing and to remove the existing 15m (overall height 16.8m) lattice mast.

Change of use of Temperance Hall from community hall to place of worship; retaining the existing building but making alterations to the front/east elevation to create new exterior facade, doors, windows, signage and interior refit to provide accessibility and associated works to suit the use.

Permission for the following: 1) change of use of existing two-storey derelict dwelling to 2 no. apartments and permission to construct 2 storey extension to rear, 2) demolish existing shed to rear, 3) new detached two storey block to rear to provide 2 no. duplex apartments, 4) rear pedestrian from Fitzgerald Square to provide access to all properties, 5) re-alignment to rear gardens to existing properties and 6) all associated works