Planning precedent report

PERMISSION: The proposed development consists of Permission for partial demolition and alteration of existing boundary wall and fencing onto the south boundary along Seamus Ennis Road to facilitate the construction of 1 No new pedestrian access/entrance gate onto the footpath along Seamus Ennis Road, which will provide pedestrian access to a new ramped access route and a new stepped route to the main entrance to the building providing building regulation compliant access for persons attending the building, the works include alteration and reinstatement of existing south boundary wall and fence and internal guarding and wall structures to facilitate construction of ramps and steps and permeable asphalt surface for SUDS drainage, and all associated site works necessary to complete the works.

Permission for proposed development comprises the following: Construction of 16 no. 1 bed apartment units in 2 no. apartment buildings ranging in height from 2 - 3 storeys (Block A 2 no. storeys, Block B 3 no. storeys). Block A provides 4 no. 1 bed apartment units and Block B provides 12 no. apartment units. Pedestrian access to the development will be from a new site entrance point along Jamestown Road. Vehicular access will also be via a new site entrance point along Jamestown Road, adjacent to the pedestrian access point. Site access for vehicles will be for light vans and short-term parking drop off only. The development also provides for c.190 sqm of communal open space, balconies/ terraces associated with individual apartment units, associated secure bicycle and bin storage, hard and soft landscaping, relocation of an ESB telecom pole, the removal of an existing street tree along Jamestown Road, hard and soft landscaping and all other required site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of c.1337 sqm.

The development will consist of: 23 no. units ( 23 no. 1 bed units) in 2 no. apartment buildings ranging in height from 3-4 storeys (Building A part 3 no. storeys to part 4 no. storeys, Building B 4 no. storeys). Building A provides 7 no. 1 bed units and Building B provides 16 no. 1 bed units. All units are intended to provide housing accommodation for an elderly population. Access to the development will be from the existing site entrance on Jamestown Road. This will be a pedestrian entrance and provide access to the site for emergency services vehicles. The development also proposes 360 sq.m of communal open space, balconies / terraces associated with the individual apartment units, associated secure bicycle and bin storage, hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site works and services above and below ground all on an overall site area of 1326.16 m2.

Planning permission sought for (i) The change of use from existing commercial property to a new childcare facility, (ii) minor alterations to the internal layouts and minor alterations to the fenestration of the existing building, (iii) new signage mounted on the existing building and (iv) the creation of a secure outdoor play area, bicycle parking, buggy and scooter store, plus all associated site works.

Attic conversion, with new dormer type window to rear, velux rooflights to front, with internal modifications and associated site works.

Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, new access stairs, 2no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear.