Planning precedent report

Part change of use within the existing retail store of alcoholic beve

Permission for part off-licence use in the existing retail unit.

The development will consist of: New raised illuminated signage to existing shopfront, within the curtilage of adjoining protected structures. Additional Information Received 14/04/2026

Change of use of an existing ground floor commercial and first floor office premises to part commercial and a studio apartment at ground floor level and the conversion of existing first floor office to a two bedroom apartment with access off Clonard Street. The works involve the part demolition of an existing ground floor kitchen to provide a ground floor courtyard and ancillary site works.

The development will consist of alterations to and partial reconstruction of existing dwelling, to include addition of first floor level on east side of dwelling, internal alterations with partial demolition and construction of an extension to the front and rear of the property, demolition of existing sunroom and all associated site works. Additional Information Received 04/03/2026

Planning permission is sought for the change of use from residential to commercial use of the existing first floor residential unit and existing roof terraces and existing first floor storeroom building, all above the existing public house premises. The new layout to the first floor will include new function room, storage rooms, customer, and staff toilets and a new dispense and servery bar. The works involve removal of part of the roof to the existing first floor storeroom building to the rear of the property to increase the area of outdoor terrace. The works also include a retractable awning over part of the outdoor seating area and glass balustrades at first floor level to the southern boundary of the property overlooking the River Bracken and all ancillary site works at the existing licenced premises.