Planning precedent report

Arecent application, D22A/0292 was granted on 21/7/22 for the change of use of the subject unit from retail use to a leisure facility (gym). Condition 3 of that permission limited the opening hours to operate from 07.00 to 22.00 Monday to Friday and from 07.00 to 21.00 on saturday and 20.00 on Sunday. Permission is now sought to change of opening hours of the permitted gym to 06.00 to 22.00 from monday to sunday.

Permission is sought for a change of use. The development will consist of; a) the change of use from retail (previously approved as office) and amalgamation (total existing area of 1190sq.m) to sports facility (gym); b) the proposal includes erection of a new mezzanine floor (470 sq.m). the total area of proposed gym will be 1660sq.m; c) the erection of new internal illuminated signage; d) the installation of a new fire escape exit doors; e) external cycle stands for 20 no. spaces. pedestrian access will be from The Plaza with ancillary egress onto a rear service road.

Permission for Change of Use of Unit A5 (1070.00 sqm in size) currently

Planning permission sought for Change of use of existing ground floor office unit to ground floor gymnasium, office and retail unit to include minor internal modifications, replacement external signage, and all associated site works.

Permission for development. The development consists of

Permission for Change of Use of Unit R-A2P, (113 sqm in size) now vacant,