Planning precedent report

The demolition of an existing garage within the rear garden, alteratio

The development comprises a seasonal events area, to remain in situ for a temporary period of 4 years and to be managed by the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre, which includes, Permission sought for: • 1no. stand-alone single storey marquee structure (c.6.7m high and c.1,090 sqm gross floor area) and associated plant and site works, for use as an Ice Rink over the Christmas period (November to January), and as a Roller Rink or other similar uses categorised under Class 11 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) during the Easter (March-April), Summer (May-August) and Halloween (September-October) periods. • 1no. associated advertising sign c.2.15 sq m on the existing metal arch entrance adjoining Swords Pavilions Car Park ‘A’ to the west. Retention Permission sought for: • 1no. single storey event building (c.78 sq m gross floor area), to also accommodate a range of seasonal events, including for use as Santa’s Grotto over the Christmas period (November to January), and for other themed events each season, including the Easter Bunny and egg hunt (March to April), Summer events categorised under Class 11 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, as amended (May-August) and Halloween haunted house (September-October). • A c.4.8m high metal arch facilitating pedestrian and service entrance from the adjoining Swords Pavilions Car Park ‘A’ to the west for a temporary period of 4 years.

The development comprises the change of use on site to a seasonal even

Demolition of an outbuilding and a single storey extension to the back of the existing dwelling, new single storey extension to the front of the existing dwelling and a new single storey extension to the back of the existing dwelling, new ground floor window to the side and enlarged windows to the front and rear of the existing dwelling, connection to all on site services and all associated site works.

Temporary Permission for a period of 5 years at this site (c. 1.1 Ha), at Swords Pavilions, Malahide Road, Swords, Co. Dublin K67 R7D0. For development comprising: 10 no. outdoor padel courts (L:20m x W:10m each) and integrated lighting; 6 no. of the courts to be partially covered with 10m high open-sided steel and canvas dome; 2 no. converted, timber-clad, shipping containers (H:3-4m) to accommodate ancillary reception/court booking and rental shop (c.39 sq.m.), café (c.39 sq.m.), wc facilities and rooftop viewing platform; 2 no. external, timber-lattice, marquee structures with seating and viewing space. And, all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and boundary treatments, including: 1 no. new pedestrian access from the existing Swords Pavilions' surface car park area; 44 no. bicycle parking spaces; court netting, external lighting; power and lighting connections.

The proposed development comprises landscape enhancement works at the Malahide Road entrance to the Pavilions Shopping Centre. This includes the creation of new landscaped areas incorporating existing and new trees, planting and fencing, modular seating pods, modular seating and tree/planting units, the removal and relocation of 3no. existing benches, 2no. new smart bicycle pods (4no. bicycle lockers), 1no. new split double sided and covered ‘Transport Hub’ shelter accommodating 18no. bicycle/scooter parking spaces, a bus stop and integrated advertising panels and associated modifications to entrance concourse, kerb treatments and roundabout planting in this area.