Planning precedent report

Permission for the retention of change of use from

1. Restoration with energy upgrades and alterations to the former Liturgical Centre, a protected structure, roof repairs, replacement external windows and doors, internal alterations, and part change of use from previous office use to bedrooms and prayer spaces. 2. Demolition of outbuildings and existing chapel for the construction of a new chapel, conference rooms, spiritual and prayer rooms and associated facilities all at ground level. 3. Alterations to site including: new areas of permeable paving, landscaping, provision of 2no. surface water soakaways and all associated services within curtilage of the protected structure.

Permission is sought for development consisting of;

Permission is sought for partial demolition

Permission is sought for the construction of a new

Permission for development. The development, which will comprise of the change of use, conversion, renovation an internal reordering of Abilene House and its associated walled garden to provide a 1,000 no. pupil Post-Primary School, including a 4 No. classroom Special Education Needs Unit, with a total gross floor area of 12,091 sqm. This will include the partial demolition of 94 sqm of existing built fabric and non-original structures to the rear of the house, outbuildings and walls. The development will also the include the provision of 2 no. new school blocks to the south-east (Block A - 5,714 sqm, 4 no. storey over basement) and north-west (Block B - 5,886 sqm, 4 no. storey) of Abilene House; 64m covered steel frame walkway connecting Block A, Abilene House and Block B via the existing walled garden to the south of the Protected Structure. Block A includes the provision of a 120m terrace at third floor level. Block B includes the provision of a 1,030 sqm roof top play area, with associated screening and a 42m terrace on Block B at third floor level. The development also includes all ancillary staff and student facilities; hard and soft play areas and a PE Hall and a General Purpose Hall. Vehicular access to the site will be provided via a new vehicular entrance onto Newtownpark Avenue to the south-east, with new additional pedestrian and bicycle access also to the south-east and the existing, original access to be used for pedestrian and bicycle access, with repair of original gates. The development will also include the provision of bicycle parking; car parking spaces and set down spaces; piped infrastructure and ducting; plant; electric vehicle charging facilities; all hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments; 70 sqm external storage and outbuildings; raise and repair of existing boundary walls and outbuildings, including repair and restoration of the existing walled garden; PV panels; services connections and 1 no. ESB sub station; ancillary ramps and stairs; relocation of existing bus stop on Newtownpark Avenue; signage; 3 no. flagpoles; SUDs including green roof provision; 1 no. attenuation tank; changes in level and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.