Planning precedent report

Retention: The retention of the existing scrolling internally illuminated double sided ‘Metropole’ advertising display case mounted on an offset leg.

The retention of the existing scrolling internally illuminated single sided ‘Metropole’ advertising display case mounted on an offset leg.

The proposed development will consist of (i) Installation of solar photovoltaic panels and associated fixtures and fittings on the roofs of existing amenity building and forecourt canopy, and (ii) All other associated infrastructure and site development works.

PERMISSION & RETENTION: The proposed development will consist of: (i) Demolition of vacant single storey commercial unit, (ii) Installation of a new car wash, (iii) Construction of new car parking area, installation of electric vehicle charging bays and associated revisions to site layout, and (iv) All associated site development works. The development to be retained consists of: (i) A self-service laundromat kiosk with 2 no. integrated washing machines and 1 no. integrated dryer, associated illumination and façade signage, and (ii) All associated site, drainage and development works.

PERMISSION & RETENTION:The proposed development will consist of: (i) Partial change of use from existing single storey Café/Restaurant Use to forecourt Retail Use and associated internal alterations to provide retail floor area( c.100sq.m max) with ancillary facility for sales of hot food for consumption on and off the premises, Staff and Customer WCs, back of house and storage areas, (ii) Enclosed, covered service yard to Old Malahide Road, (iii) Partial Change of Use from exsisting single storey Forecourt Retail Use to Café/Restaurant Use and associated internal alterations to provide a café /restaurant for sales of hot food for consumption on and off the premises, Staff and Customer WCs, back of house and storage areas, (iv) all associated site and development works.

The development will consist of the following: • Provision of a drive-thru lane for the Costa Coffee unit, including a 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 10 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 2 no. menu boards / advertisement signs; • Provision of a new bin store to the southeast of the Costa Coffee unit; • Alterations to the south, east, west and north elevations of the Costa Coffee unit, including the provision of new signage; • An increase of unit floor area of 9 sq.m; • Associated alterations to the existing car parking, landscaping and all associated development.