Planning precedent report

A residential development on a 0.77 ha site bounded by Holywell Avenue

(1) Conversion of existing attic to non-habitable storage use (2) Remo

1) Conversion of existing attic to non-habitable storage use 2) Remode

Conversion of existing attic space to storage area, to include construction of dormer window and 2 no. velux rooflights to rear. Removal of hip end roof and gabling side elevation to accommodate same, and associated site works.

The proposed development comprises of: 1. The development will consist of a health, racquets and wellness club facility, including: a. A two storey club building of circa 4,726 sq.m gross internal floorspace with a maximum height of 8.2 metres to include sports hall, swimming pool and kids pools, wellness/health area to include saunas, steam rooms and other facilities, café/restaurant, gym and fitness/exercise studio, changing and shower facilities, back of house, internal plant areas and rooftop plant, ancillary offices, stores and staff areas, and circulation areas; b. Outdoor facilities including: 3 no. tennis courts; 3 no. padel courts; Multi-use court; Battle-box; Children's play area; Outdoor swimming pool; Spa garden; Outdoor seating terrace with servery/BBQ; and Viewing area adjacent to existing pond. 2. The proposed development will also consist of: a. the provision of a pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access point from the Holywell Distributor Road; b. the provision of a pedestrian/cycle links to lands to the west and to Holywell Distributor Road to the east; c. service yard; d. car parking for 192 no. spaces, including 10 no. accessible spaces and 20 no. EV spaces with charging points); 20 no. motorcycle parking spaces; 362 no. bicycle parking spaces including 16 covered long stay spaces. e. sub-station; f. hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments; g. external lighting; h. culverting and diversion of existing drainage ditches / water courses; i. amendments to embankment and reprofiling of at the existing pond on the site; j. piped infrastructure and ducting; k. Solar/PV panels; l. Signage comprising of 3 no. backlit 'David Lloyd' signs, one to each of north, south and west elevations of the proposed two storey building, and 1 no. backlit three sided totem sign adjacent to the site entrance from Holywell distributor road; and m. all ancillary works, including change on site levels, site excavation, site drainage and development works above and below ground, including a foul pumping station and rising main. A Natura Impact Statement is submitted to the Planning Authority with this application. Additional information received 13/11/25 Significant Additional information received 19/11/2025

Permission for development at a c. 2.55 ha site