Planning precedent report

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.

The development will consist of: change of use of existing vacant ground floor retail unit to takeaway and all associated site works and services.

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 the refurbishment and extension of the existing Raven House office building to provide 37 No build to rent apartment units, consisting of 26 No. one bed units and 11 No. two bed units. The development involves conversion of the entrance to the office accommodation at ground floor level and the existing four floors of office accommodation above existing retail units at ground floor level into residential accommodation, to provide four floors of residential accommodation above the entrance lobby to the building and provide an additional floor of residential accommodation, raising of the existing stair core to access the new floor of residential accommodation and also the proposed roof terrace, resulting in a 6-storey building with all associated site development works including 13 No. car parking spaces and 84 No. bicycle parking spaces.

Permission for the refurbishment and extension of the existing four floors of office space at Raven House office building set above existing ground floor retail use. It is proposed to provide a six storey side extension to the building, above main entrance lobby and add two storeys to the top of the existing building. The four floors of existing office accommodation will be converted to provide 29 build to rent apartments consisting of three 1-bed units and 26 2-bed units. The proposed side extension to the building will provide three 1-bed units with cantilever design balconies to the front of the building. The proposed additional two storeys will provide 13 build to rent 2-bed units with cantilever design balconies to the front of the building. The overall building including existing ground floor retail will be seven storeys and provide a total of 45 build to rent accommodation units (six 1-bed units and 39 2-bed units). The development includes a roof terrace, two winter gardens located on floors one and three and a common study/work area on floor five. 13 car parking spaces are provided including one disabled parking space to the front of the building and 12 parking spaces to the rear of the building. Two car parking spaces will include electric car charging ports and be reserved as shared car facilities. Provision of 84 secure bicycle parking spaces and bin storage shed will be to the rear of the building. All works to be carried out at Raven House, Jamestown Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.

Planning Permission for change of use to address: Ground Floor, First Active House, Seamus Ennis Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. The development will consist of: Change of use from offices to Medical Dental Practice. New signage over front main entrance.