Planning precedent report

Permission for development at Unit 1 the Talbot, the 8th Lock, Ratoath Road, Dublin 11, D11 TD2P: The proposed development is a change of use of an existing vacant ground floor ofice unit (c. 416 sqm GFA), from Own Door Office use (Class 3) to Healthcare/ Medical use (Class 8) and all associated and ancillary site works, including changes to the front and side façade, provision of a dedicated outdoor area fronting on to Ratoath Road and new access from the existing carpark. The proposed changes to the façade fenestration are introduction of 3no single doors and a number of openable and fixed windows.

Permission to demolish the former Ormond Printworks building, associated outbuildings and water tank off the Ratoath Road, D11 HY83.

Permission for development at a site (c. 0.04 ha) at the The Cope, 8th Lock, Ratoath Road and Hamilton View, Pelletstown, Dublin 11. Otherwise bounded generally by Ratoath Road to the east, Tolka Valley Park and Royal Canal House to the north-west, Hamilton Walk and Hamilton View to the west and the Royal Canal and 8th lock bridge to the south. The proposed development comprises a change of use of an existing ground floor unit (c. 229 sqm GFA) from own door office to cafe/restaurant use (c. 229 sqm GFA). And all associated and ancillary site works, including internal cafe/restaurant fitout works and floor plan reconfiguration to accommodate customer seating area (c. 147.4 sqm), new kitchen, customer and staff welfare facilities, fire escape corridor, kitchen ventilation and odour/smoke treatment system; 3no. external ventilation louvres; 1no. sliding windowpane service hatch (c. 82 sqm); outdoor customer seating area (c. 69sqm) and external ground floor signage (c. 2.94 sqm).

RETENTION: The development consists of retention of telecommunications antenna and ancillary equipment and cabinet at roof level.

Proposed (A) Change of use from previously approved use of medical clinic, to veterinary hospital; (B) Interior alterations; (C) Illuminated fascia & projecting signage to front & (D) Fenestration changes to rear.

RETENTION: Retention is sought for the following items. 1) To retain the change of use from electrical warehouse, reception, office's and canteen area to a café incorporating kitchen area at ground floor level, small take away counter at ground floor level to front of unit and seating area at first floor level for café customer's only. 2) To retain the take away facility which is part of the overall change of use at ground floor of unit. 3) To retain the opening times of new café Monday to Thursday 8.30am until 5pm, Friday and Saturday 8.30am until 10pm inclusive. 4) All work has been carried out to Unit 14, Block 3, Ballyboggan Business Centre, Dublin 11, Eircode is D11 AK80.