Site planning risk brief

Planning permission for development at a site centrally located site within the St. James's Gate brewery lands bound by James Street to the south, Watling Street to the east and Victoria Quay to the north and adjacent to an internal circulation route (Cooke's Lane). The development comprises an extension to an existing beer processing plant and includes: two-floor (height c.12m) metal clad extension (c.180sq.m) with pedestrian / forklift access on the north and west elevations; new tank (height c.14.5m); and all associated works; all on a site of c.0.012ha (c.119.4sq.m.). The proposed development is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (ref No. P0301-04).

The proposed development comprises a new single storey extension to an existing beer processing facility with plant at roof level. The proposed extension has a total GFA of c.84 sq.m and an overall building height, including the plant area, of c.19.14m (c.24.34m OD). The extension has a flat roof with a small plant area (c. 24sq.m) screened by metal cladding panels and supportive steel frames. The extension will be designed using new composite brown metal cladding similar to existing building materials within the brewery. There will also be associated drainage connections to be made and an enclosed new stair housing is to be provided to allow access to the new first roof extension from the existing beer processing area to the west side of the new extension and all other associated works. The proposed development is located centrally within the brewery and is screened by existing tanks and brewing infrastructure to the south taking into consideration potential views from James's Street. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref No. P0301-04).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Upgrade of existing timber gated entrance to new automated timber gate fronting James's Street. Upgrade of external rear escape stairs including additional handrails. The addition of a new shower room, toilet room alterations and first aid room, the provision of four new timber windows (including reinstatement of one existing blocked-up window ope) to replace existing at basement level. The addition of a security access hatch to an existing internal doorset, at ground floor level. Provision of new ground mounted air conditioning units and associated pipework to be attached to the side (west) and rear (north) facades to serve internal office at third floor and associated areas. And all associated works. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref. No. P0301-04).

The proposed development will consist of the demolition of an existing unused and derelict squash court and replacement with hardstanding. The space will be used for storage and general brewery use, ancillary to the overall use of the site as a brewery. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref. No. P0301-04).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of amendments to a previous permission (Reg. Ref: 2881/21) as follows: Construction of a basement plant area (c. 71m2) and access stairs. Enlargement of the permitted bin store from 16m2 to 18m2. The permitted entrance lobby to the west of the building is to be replaced with an extension of 29m2 which will provide a revised dishwashing area to the south of the building. The internal layout is altered to allow a revised kitchen and dining area layout. Minor alterations at roof level are proposed including new ventilation ducts, new louvre wall, the addition of a handrail, new sky lights, replacement of the existing non-original roof slates with new natural roof slates, and the raising of the flat roof parapet. And all associated works. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref No. P0301-04).

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Modification and reuse of the existing building to provide staff canteen, welfare facilities and associated services. Demolition of an existing non-original single storey rear extension comprising toilets, WC and lobby and erection of a new single storey flat roof rear extension with rendered finish and painted mural, to provide new kitchen, stores and toilet facilities. The elevations of the protected structure, including the shopfront onto James's street will be fully conserved. A window will be replaced with a door at first floor level, to the rear of the building to provide fire escape and access to plant. Minor alterations are proposed to the internal layout including the removal of partitions at ground floor, the removal of a small mezzanine floor to the front of the building and the installation of locker rooms and staff facilities at first floor to the rear of the building. All associated works including a bin store, screened plant on the flat roof to the rear, access ways, patio area and reduction in height of the side boundary wall. The proposal is located within a site which has an approval IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref No. P0301-04).