Planning precedent report

Extension, Change of Use and alterations to Kilnamanagh Shopping Centre; A two storey extension is proposed along the centre's eastern elevation (total GFA increase of 2,336sq.m); Change of Use of the first-floor retail area (last used by Dunnes Stores as textile sales space) which will be extended and subdivided to provide for two new non-retail, service units; Unit 1 will extend to c.1,411sq.m for use as a health centre and Unit 2 will extend to 790sq.m for use as a gym; Removal of condition 3 of PA Ref: SD06a/0095 to allow for the increased net sales area to allow for the increase in net comparison sales space at ground floor level; New entrance ramp and steps at the north of the extension; The southern lobby entrance into Dunnes Stores will be demolished and replaced with a new glazed lobby entrance; New walkway canopy generally on the north and south elevations; New ramped access next to existing pedestrian entrance steps on Mayberry Road; Reconfigure existing entrance to Treepark Road including revised parking layout generally around the east side of the building to allow for an adjusted, one-way, system around the centre; Car parking, as a result of the extension, will be reduced; Four electric vehicle parking spaces; Covered cycle parking; New enclosed service yard wall and gates to existing service area on the west side of the centre; New signage (including illumination) proposed to elevations including two Totem signs; Recladding on elevations. Additional landscaping treatment generally around the east side of the centre arising from the amendments to the car park. Landscaping works and all drainage works including SUDS measures; All other ancillary works to facilitate the development.

The development will consist of: 1. The change of use of part of the first floor from retail to gym use within a unit with a gross floor area of circa 790sqms; 2. Alterations to ground floor lobby entrance and steps; and 3. The installation of temporary wheelchair access ramp to the lobby entrance along the centre's eastern elevation. 4. Planning permission for a 24 hour gym; 5. Erect two new external signs, including manifestations to first floor windows. 6. Installation of bicycle parking.

Replacement of existing prefab office to building with a 49.2sq.m, single storey flat roof pastoral centre; wheelchair ramp and associated site works.

Construction of new single storey extension with hipped roof to front to include porch; garage conversion to the side with new hipped roof to include wc, pantry & utility areas and associated site works.

Construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling to include kitchen and living areas; single storey extension of a previously approved garage conversion to align with the front wall of the dwelling and associated site works.

Conversion of Attic Space to non-habitable space dormer to rear, 2no Velux to front, door to side, single storey extension to rear and all associated site works