Planning precedent report

PERMISSION for the installation of new external steel cantilever racking, for storage of builder’s materials, on a new concrete base, to the rear of the site, along the east boundary fence.

The development will consist of the widening of the existing vehicular access at the front (north) of the site along Slaney Road, installation of new gates to suit the widened vehicle entrance, the creation of a new pedestrian access with associated gate at the front (north) of the site along Slaney Road and all associated site works.

RETENTION & PERMISSION: The development will consist of: 1. Change of use from retail warehouse as previously permitted under Plan Reg. Ref. 2042/11 to light industrial use, (commercial food production kitchen with coffee roasting facility, & warehouse storage). 2. Retention of single storey detached block structure and 4 no. metal framed lock up storage units to front forecourt of site. Proposed new coffee shop to block structure. 3. Alterations to rear elevation of unit 131D to provide 2 no. emergency exit doors. 4. Upgrade of existing underground waste and surface water infrastructure to service proposed new development.

RETENTION: Permission sought to retain rear garden single storey structure circa 49.5 sq. metre for storage and home office use.

Planning permission for the development will consist of a proposed new dormer roof to the rear of the existing house roof and new velux window to the front of the existing house roof. A new window in the side elevation at attic level and all ancillary works.

The development consists of: The proposed development involves the demolition of all existing structures and development of a mixed use development on a site of 1.12 hectares and includes: Demolition of the existing foodstore and offices and retail unit, ESB substation and also the former petrol station, car wash and associated structures. Block A: the construction of a replacement, single storey, discount foodstore with ancillary off license sales area. This will have a gross floor area of 2,496sqms and will include an external, covered, trolley bay and secure cycle parking. Block B: single storey structure for use as either retail or cafe and gross floor area of 122sqms; Block C: two storey structure for retail or gym and a gross floor area of 431sqms. A new, ramped, pedestrian access from the Finglas Road and a new pedestrian access to the Slaney Road near the proposed Block B. Revised access arrangements to service the overall development with a left in/left out arrangement on the Finglas Road. The existing access to the existing foodstore on Slaney Road would continue to be used to service the development. Provision is also made for the BusConnects plans associated with the bus stop next to the proposed Block C. All signage on the proposed foodstore and 1 ''flagpole'' sign on the Finglas Road and 1''flagpole'' sign on the Slaney Road entrance. 128 car parking spaces in total including 5 accessible spaces, 6 parent and child and 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces. Circa. 20% of overall spaces will be wired for future EV spaces. New ESB substation; Photovoltaic panels on the roof of the proposed foodstore. Relocation of existing billboard sign (located in existing LIDL car park) to a point next to Block C. All hard and soft landscaping, drainage and associated works. All other ancillary works to complete the development.