Planning precedent report

Permission for change of use of former launderette 79.sq,m (retail use) to takeaway use and for the erection of a single storey extension 3.3 sq.m to the rear and external signage and all associated site and development works.

Change of use of the existing storage unit, workshop unit and commercial unit into 2 x 1-Bedroom Apartments and 2 x Studio apartments with alterations to the existing façade on the ground floor of The Fuel Yard, Church Street, Finglas, Dublin 11

Permission for development will consists of the provision of 22 new apartments comprised of 12 no. 2 beds, 9 no. 1 beds and 1 studio apartment throughthe demolition of the apartment and ground floor commercial unit in the 2 storey portion of the existing building at the Church Street end. Works to the fourth floor involving the reconfiguration of the 3 existing apartments into 4 apartments (providing 1 new apartment), construction of a new fifth floor over the existing building containing 3 new apartments. Construction of a new six-storey over ground floor extension to the existing building at the northwest end containing 18 new apartments. Along with the construction of a new landscaped forecourt with water feature and reconfiguration of the existing basement carparking, bicycle storage and bin storage arrangements. The change of use of the existing ground floor storage and workshop units to office use along with modifications to the ground floor elevation onto the Finglas Road. The demolition of the stand-alone single storey building on the south west boundary by Church Street and all ancillary site works and services.

Permission for two storey extension to side incorporating lobby and lift well, change of use of first floor function rooms to guesthouse accommodation containing 16 En Suite Bedrooms, minor alterations to existing elevations and ground floor and associated site works all at The Village Inn, 33 Church Street. Dublin 11, D11 E62V for Clive Ellis.

Permission for change of use of the existing upper first floor level from hospitality function room space (568sqm) to associated guesthouse bedroom accommodation at The Village Inn for the provision of a total of 19 bedrooms (3 twin double beds, 2 twin single beds, 5 triple beds, 3 double beds, and 6 single bedrooms) including 19 bathrooms to be included in the renovations. There are associated changes to the external elevations together with associated works also proposed.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of the demolition of 3 no. existing dwellings on site, the construction of a new two-storey 10-bed mental health unit with ancillary accommodation, new vehicular and pedestrian site access, 2 no. car parking spaces, provision of cycle parking, photovoltaics on the roof and ancillary development. The development will also comprise reparation works to the adjoining shared boundary wall of the protected structure of Saint Canice's Church (Record of protected structures Ref. 1554), Church of Ireland.