Planning precedent report

Permission for development at a site (c.1.66 Ha) known as the ‘Capel’ site, Pelletstown, Ashtown, Dublin 15. The site forms part of the wider ‘Capel’ site, and is bounded generally by Rathborne Avenue to the north and west, existing residential development adjoining Rathborne Drive and Royal Canal Way to the east and the remainder of the development permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. 3666/15 (ABP Ref PL29N.246373) to the south, at Pelletstown, Ashtown, Dublin 15. The development will consist of minor amendments to the development permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. 3666/15 (ABP Ref PL29N.246373) comprising changes to house types to 92 dwellings as follows: 25no. 2 storey, 3 bedroom house type units each of c. 105.3sq.m (Types HAL, HA, HALM, HAM and HAR) to replace 25no. house type C units (2 storey, 3 bedroom); 17no. 3 storey, 4 bedroom house type units of c. 150.8sq.m (Types HB and HBM) to replace 12no. house type F units (3 storey, 4 bedroom) and 5no. 2 storey, 3 bedroom house type D units; 22no. 3 storey, 4 bedroom house type units each of c. 153.2sq.m (Types HCL, HC, HCM and HCR) to replace 22no. house type E units (3 storey, 4 bedroom); 10no. 3 storey, 4 bedroom house type units of c. 167.5sq.m (Types HDL and HDR) to replace 6no. house type K units (3storey, 4 bedroom), 1no. house type B unit (2 storey, 3 bedroom) and 3no. house type A units (2 storey, 3 bedroom); 18no. 2 storey, 3 bedroom house type units each of c. 102.8sq.m (type HEL, HELM, HERM and HER) to replace 6no.house type K units (3 storey, 4 bedroom) and 12no. house type A units (2 storey, 3 bedroom). A new substation (c. 11.5sqm) is also proposed with associated drop kerb access. All houses will include solar panels on the roofs, as previously permitted. Some minor changes to the arrangement of car parking spaces associated with the amendments to the 92 houses are also proposed. The amendments will not impact on the permitted street layout or overall number of houses permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. 3666/15 (ABP PL29N.246373).

The Development will consist of the construction of a ground floor, flat roof extension to the rear of the house, comprising a living area and utility room, together with all necessary internal modifications. The works include relocation of an access gate and concrete path to the side of the boundary wall for better utilization of available area, together with all associated landscaping and external works. It is also proposed to enlarge and convert a second-floor storage room into a single bedroom by construction of a rear facing dormer.

The development will consist of: the removal of existing external planters and guarding and removal of the ‘Canal Bar’ signage on the south elevation; Construction of a single storey glazed extension with flat roof to the front of the existing two storey building, to allow for additional seating area for bar use; Permission is also sought for an extended designated smoking area adjacent to the new proposed extension, and installation of new signage on proposed new extension, all with associated site works.

PERMISSION & RETENTION: Planning permission at existing temporary school for developments described as follows. 1. Construction of a single storey temporary prefabricated style school building consisting of 2 classrooms, resource room and toilet areas. 2. The retention of temporary use as primary school in former Castlethorn Construction Suite as granted under planning reference number 2657/15. Temporary planning permission for both described developments for a period not to exceed 31 January 2020 is being sought.

Planning permission for retention of: a. single storey shed/workshop, b. all associated site works

The development will consist/consists of a change of use from retail use to 1 No. 91.4 sqm restaurant use (with ancillary takeaway) at ground floor level; and associated new ventilation extract grill to the front of the building.