Site planning risk brief

The demolition of the existing buildings and structures on site and the construction of a mixed-use development comprising of 5 no. buildings ranging in height from single storey to three storeys. The development will comprise 43 no. residential units (14 no. one bed units and 29 no. two bed units) and mixed uses including retail, offices, pharmacy and café. Block 1 will accommodate an anchor retail supermarket which will include the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises, with a gross floor area of 2,958sq.m (net retail area of 1,817sq.m) at ground floor level and 32 no. residential units (8 no. one bed units and 24 no. 2 bed units) at first and second floor levels. Block 2 will accommodate a retail unit with gross floor area of 369sq.m (net retail area of 319sq.m) at ground floor level and offices (360sq.m) at first floor level. Block 3 provides for a café with a gross floor area of 148sq.m (net area of 128sq.m) and pharmacy with a gross floor area of 148sq.m (net retail area of 128sq.m) at ground level and 2 no. two bed residential units at first floor level. Block 4 includes 9 no. residential units (6 no. one bed units and 3 no. two bed units) over three floor levels. Block 5 will accommodate a retail-unit with a gross floor area of 166sq.m (net retail area of 133sq.m) at ground floor level. The development will also comprise: the upgrading of the existing vehicular access from Main Street to provide for a new signalized junction; provision of a pedestrian/cycle connection to Main Street; car parking; cycle parking; trolley bays; bin storage; lighting; signage; ESB substations; plant; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; and all other works.

Alterations and extension to existing shop building including the following works: Construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing pharmacy to provide a new retail area(28.2 sq.m). Front elevation shopfront alterations and proposed new signage. Change of use of first floor from retail ancillary use to residential use to provide a 4-bedroom apartment.

The construction of a single storey building to accommodate 2 No dressing rooms, shower areas, toilet facilities, caretakers room, plant room and a meeting rooms for community council use together with a new entrance gateway from the community centre car park and all associated site development works.

Permission for a) The construction of new single storey extension (to house an equipment store) to the south of the existing Community Centre building, elevational changes associated with the new extension, b) The Retention of a previously constructed extension (mower shed), associated elevational changes and all associated site works.

To demolish the single storey entrance annex to north elevation, and permission to erect extensions to the building as follows: a) a new 2 storey extension to the north elevation of the building comprising partly of commercial shop/office/surgery space on ground floor and partly community meeting rooms on both floors, b) new single storey main entrance lobby with managers office and link hallway to the western side of the building, c) 2 storey extension to eastern side of large community hall to incorporate community meeting rooms on both floors and to include additional door & window on southern elevation, d) new single storey staff room and toilet attached to eastern side of building, e) new seat/table storage room attached to southern side of building, f) all associated site development works.

Demolition of existing cottages, and construction of 9 no serviced stands and the following installation of 9 no. Eco Pods (a ten year temporary use) for temporary accommodation purpose on each stand, a new boundary wall and all associated development works.