Site planning risk brief

The development will consist of the provision of 2 schools. A temporary post-primary school by way of construction of 3no. single storey prefabricated buildings (c 239 sq.mtrs & 341.5 sq.mtrs & 318 sq.mtrs) and a primary school of 2no. single storey prefabricated buildings (c 282 sq.mtrs & 181 sq.mtrs) on a defined site area (c. 2.152Ha) to be enclosed within a 2.4mtrs high welded mesh fencing and access gates with associated site works including provision of new site entrance, car parking, drop off area and hard surface play areas and landscaping. Temporary permission for a period no longer than 5 years is being sought.

Planning permission for development will consist of amendments to previously approved planning ref. no. 2600/20 to post primary school: the north-west corner is to be set back at all floor levels to allow for services at the junction of Main Street and Belmayne Avenue, the PE hall is to be raised in height to allow for structural build-up and parapet height to the green roof, the addition of windows and doors to the north (Main Street) and south (court yard) facades.

The development will consist of the construction of a part three storey, part two storey post primary school in Belmayne - Roll Number 68346T - including PE Hall, 4 classroom Special Education Needs Unit and all ancillary site works. The main wings of the building will create a frontage on both Main Street and Belmayne Avenue. The design also includes staff car parking (36 spaces), bicycle parking (300 spaces), delivery access, drop off areas (3 spaces), pedestrian access, and bicycle lane. Vehicular access will be from Belmayne Avenue. The project includes the construction of six (6) external ball courts, landscaping, ESB substation and all associated site works and connections to public services.

The development will consist of alterations to the existing licenced retail unit C478 sq. m GFA and will comprise: (i) minor internal fitout works (ii) an external bin store and plant compound (c. 47 sq. m ) to the rear of the unit (iii) signage and (iv) all ancillary site services and site development works.

The proposed development comprises: Demolition of existing single storey conservatory to rear (south) of existing dwelling; and construction of a single storey extension with part flat and part hipped roof with rooflights to rear (south) of dwelling, single storey porch extension to front (north) of dwelling, 2 new high level windows to side elevation (west) at ground floor, internal alterations, and associated elevation changes, landscaping and site works.

The development will consist of: A) The material change of use from previously approved retail use to training studio with associated ancillary facilities. B) Provision of new external illuminated signage at ground floor.