Planning precedent report

The development will consist of the construction of a new Restaurant Building, a single-story structure with auxiliary attached structures at a lower level. The floor area of building space including the primary structure and two auxiliary structures equals 1310m2. The structure incorporates a flat roof at a height of 5.5m and an at-grad plaza entrance, flanked by landscape and a new children's play area. The building will be fitted with local featured photovoltaic panels. The exterior of the building will feature both elevated and on-grade dining terraces. The development requires the removal of a number of selected trees which will be replaced with numerous new trees and shrubs. Associated drainage and ancillary works are also included.

Construction of a new Restaurant Building, single storey with part sub floor area with a total floor area of 1218 m2, incorporating a flat roof at a height of 5.8m and a plaza entrance at a height of 7.7m above ground level and local featured photo voltaic panels. The project includes an attached Aviary of 860 m2 with open viewing mesh on a steel structure at a height of 9m and external eating area, requiring the removal of a number of selected trees and addition of supplementary landscaping incorporating a play area. Associated drainage and ancillary works are also included.

The development will consist of: 1. Alterations & extension to existing detached dwelling consisting of: (i) general remodelling of ground floor layout to create open plan kitchen/dining/living & add stair within existing footprint; (ii) New/replacement windows/doors to ground floor rear facade; (iii) 1 no. new window to southeast side facade; (iv) 3 no. new/replacement windows/doors to northwest side facade; (v) conversion of existing attic space to contain 1 no. bedroom, a WC and a shower room; (vi) addition of 2 no. new rooflights to existing rear roof; (vii) ground floor, flat-roofed, extension to enlarge existing bathroom to the side; and (viii) widening of existing vehicular access and subsequent widening of existing in-curtilage car-parking area to accommodate max. 2 no. cars. 2. Conversion of existing detached garage into Den/Study/Gym complete with kitchenette & new WC, including demolition of existing lean-to roof conservatory at rear of garage. 3. All drainage, structural and associated siteworks to be implemented.

Modification to previously granted planning permission Reg.Ref.: 3425/18 including changes from proposed dormer style to 2-storey rear façade dwelling, other changes to the proposed dwelling roof profile, layout, facades and increased floor area.

Retention Permission: The development consists of 150mm external render with acrylic finish, modification to first floor window, removal of chimney & widening of front entrance to 3 metres.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of transforming an existing habitat and sloping woodland landscape into an ecologically rich and varied zone that features iconic fauna and flora of Ireland. The former Tapir House is renovated to feature immersive interpretive experiences, including interior viewing out toward the new Irish Hare Habitat. Double doors lead out onto the meandering pathway that takes visitors through landscapes indicative of important Irish plant communities and in and out of various animal enclosures. A new Irish Hare Enclosure welcomes visitors at the upper-most area of the zone, where visitors look across the habitat from a new viewing deck. Further down the slope, Irish grasslands transition to pine woodlands, and visitors walk beneath an overhead crossing for the native Red Squirrel. At the base of the slope, a new Aviary for birds of prey is situated at the lake edge, where a mix of overland and overwater habitat provides a varied habitat for the Raptor Species. The new 2926m2 Habitat works will include renovation of an existing building, flexible & rigid mesh animal enclosures, new visitor decks, pathways & retaining walls, and new plantings. Associated drainage and ancillary works are also included. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (RPS No.6757, The Thatched Cottage (former entrance).