Planning precedent report

Planning permission for development at Unit 2 Clearwater Retail Park, Finglas, Dublin 11. The development is further to a previously permitted planning permission (Reg. Ref. 2637/16) and will consist of: (a) the change of use of Unit 2 from retail to cultural / recreational use comprising a 24 hour 7 day a week gymnasium (total area = 2210 sqm); (b) the erection of a mezzanine floor and extension to the rear of the unit to provide for an overall gymnasium facility of 1173 sqm at ground floor (948 sqm existing + 225 sqm extension) and 1037 sqm at mezzanine level; (c) the erection of new illuminated signage to the front and rear elevations; (d) the installation of a new front entrance door; (e) relocation of fire escape exists; (f) the provision of 44 no. additional secure cycle parking spaces; (g) all associated site development works.

Provision of a drive-thru lane for the Costa Coffee unit, including a canopy and service hatch on the eastern side of the unit, a height restrictor/entrance barrier on the access lane, 3.5m wide drive-thru lane, and associated hard and soft landscaping, resulting in the removal of 23 no. existing car parking spaces; Internal alterations to the layout of the existing Costa Coffee unit; Provision of associated signage consisting of 2 no. directional signs, 1 no. order station, and 3 no. menu boards/advertisement signs; Alterations to the south, east and north elevations of the Costa Coffee unit, including the provision of new signage; An increase of unit floor area of 8 sq.; Associated alterations to the existing car parking, landscaping and all associated development.

PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION: For development at this c. 0.012 ha site, in the car park of Tesco, Clearwater Shopping Centre, Finglas Road, Dublin 11. The development will consist of/consists of: (i) retention permission for "Click and Collect" signage in the existing Tesco car park; and (ii) permission for the construction of a sheltered canopy (c. 50 sq.m) in the existing car park for the purpose of providing 2 no. dedicated "Click and Collect" spaces for the existing Tesco store, a pedestrian crossing and all associated site development works.

(1) The construction of a single story ground floor extension to front elevation (east) some 6 Sq.m (2) all associated site works.

A new 2 - Storey extension to side/rear of existing dwelling to create family ancillary accommodation with internal modifications and associated site works.

Erection of a 1 storey / 2 Storey extension to side/rear, new attic conversion with new dormer type window to rear/2nd floor window to front of existing dwelling to create family ancillary accommodation with internal modifications & associated site works.